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Columbia Sportswear Projects Modest Return to Growth in 2025

Stronger revenues in the fourth quarter driven by the Columbia brand and Mountain Hardwear were offset by ongoing…

News February 5, 2025
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Vans In-Depth: Declines Improve But Still in Turnaround Mode

Parent company VF Corp. shared details about the green shoots in Vans' business and the challenges that remain.…

Executive Edition January 29, 2025
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On Running Co-CEOs Reflect on 2024, Chart Course for 2025

The Swiss footwear brand doubled its brand awareness in the U.S. in 2024 and aims to be the…

Executive Edition January 14, 2025
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Arc’teryx Parent Amer Sports Shares Preliminary Full Year Results

Amer's full year revenue will be at the high end of the company's previous guidance of 16% to…

News January 13, 2025
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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
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Birkenstock Beats Revenue Expectations, Outlines Fiscal 2025

In its first year as a public company, the German footwear company grew its revenue to EUR 1.8…

News December 18, 2024
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TOMS Hires New Exec Team, Returns to ‘Impact’ Model

New CEO Jared Fix replaces Magnus Wedhammar, who has departed the company.

News December 13, 2024
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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
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Oboz Full Year Sales Hurt by Outdoor Wholesale Challenges

KMD Brands, the parent company of Rip Curl, Oboz and Kathmandu, had a rough year, reporting a net…

News September 26, 2024
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World Industries Acquired by Flojos Parent and Former CEO John Dickinson

Dickinson, who owns Flojos and other footwear brands, served as the CEO of skate-focused World Industries from 2004…

News September 17, 2024
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Winners Announced for Circana Outdoor Sports Retail Performance Awards

Repeat winners and new entrants won this year’s Outdoor Sports Retail Performance Awards, which consumer behavior and data…

News June 17, 2024
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