Lance Eddy Joins Birdwell as EVP of Sales
Eddy will join CEO Eric Crane, who is on a quest to transform Birdwell from an obscure direct-to-consumer…
News January 7, 2025
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Brixton Adds Two Industry Veterans To Leadership Team
Longtime Boardriders product leader Nadene Wisely joins as SVP of merchandising, design, and development, and former Rhythm sales…
News January 6, 2025
Burton CEO on Navigating Turbulence, Private Company Advantages, and More
Burton did something unheard of a few years ago: it asked retailers to place smaller orders. CEO John…
Executive Edition January 2, 2025
Surf Industry Executives Review 2024, Share Outlook for 2025
We asked leaders at Vissla, Roark, Salty Crew, Authentic Brands Group, Outerknown, Malvados Sandals, Jetty, L Space, Free…
Executive Edition December 23, 2024
Vuori CEO on Wholesale Strategy, 2024 Performance, and Raising Capital
We asked Kudla about Vuori’s direct retail strategy, if the brand plans to open more national wholesale partners…
Executive Edition December 19, 2024
‘Forward Without Fear’: Why Hobie Surf Shop is Expanding
Co-owner Jake Schwaner shares why a 5,000 square-foot space in the new River Street Marketplace in San Juan…
News December 17, 2024
It’s ‘Time to Get Louder’: Trade Under Trump Presents Risks and Opportunities
Megan Costello, the vice president of trade and customs policy at Sorini, Samet & Associates, thinks that when…
Executive Edition December 12, 2024
L.L.Bean Reducing Workforce for Second Time this Year
Between 50 and 75 employees will be impacted by the decision.
News December 9, 2024
Outdoor Research Reopens Seattle Flagship Store
The store on the ground floor of Outdoor Research's corporate headquarters has been completely reimagined and renovated.
News December 9, 2024
Cotopaxi Names Lindsay Shumlas CEO
Cotopaxi is shaking up its leadership team, promoting Lindsay Shumlas to CEO and appointing board member Wendy Yang…
News December 6, 2024
Tilly’s Chief Merchandising Officer Laura Janney Departs; Michael Cingolani Promoted to SVP/GMM
Since the departure of the company’s longtime merchandise leader Debbie Anker-Morris in 2019, Tilly’s has experienced repeated turnover…
News November 13, 2024
