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New Tariff Rates on China a Reprieve, but Still Too High, Say Brands and Trade Groups

Tariffs on products from China are still “highest in our lifetime." Comments from Vissla, C3, Wild Rye, La…

News May 13, 2025
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Tariffs to Strain Yeti Inventory in 2025; Some New Products to Debut Outside of U.S., Others Delayed

Recent tariff increases to as high as 145% on products from China will put a strain on the…

News May 8, 2025
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REI CEO Addresses Co-op’s Challenges and Opportunities at Annual Meeting; Members Reject Board Picks

Tariffs, public lands threats, labor disputes, and ongoing financial challenges are just some of the issues Laughton addressed…

News May 8, 2025
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Saucony, Merrell Drive Revenue Growth at Wolverine Worldwide 

Merrell and Saucony were the standouts among the Wolverine brands. However, like other publicly traded companies, Wolverine withdrew…

News May 8, 2025
Helly Hansen Spring 2024

Helly Hansen Plans Outlined by Soon-To-Be Owner Kontoor

With regulatory approvals now cleared, the acquisition of Helly Hansen is expected to close in May. Kontoor executives…

Executive Edition May 7, 2025
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Helen of Troy CEO Noel Geoffroy Departs After One Year

The CEO of the Hydro Flask and Osprey parent company joined Helen of Troy in March 2024. The…

News May 2, 2025
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Columbia Plans to Take Share During Tariff Turmoil, Will Hold 2025 Prices Steady

While the company expects to incur an additional $40 million to $45 million in costs due to tariffs…

Executive Edition May 1, 2025
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Solo Brands Outlines Survival Challenges in Annual Report

Tariffs, a heavy debt load, and declining sales are a few of the many issues impacting the company…

Executive Edition May 1, 2025
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New Quiksilver, Billabong Licensee in Australia Details Go Forward Plan

Caprice Australia CEO Paul Cannon tells SESO why the consumer goods company wanted to license the former Boardriders…

News April 30, 2025
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VF Corp. Confirms 400 Layoffs Across Several Brands and Regions

Update: The widespread workforce reduction, including 82 employees at Vans, is part of the company's efforts to return…

News April 30, 2025
Neil Fiske Black Diamond

Black Diamond President on Raising Prices, Tariffs Strategies, and Managing Through Turbulence

An interview with President Neil Fiske about the assumptions behind Black Diamond’s pricing strategy, how the brand is…

Executive Edition April 25, 2025
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