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Dick’s Lifts Guidance as Foot Locker Turnaround Begins

Senior executives shared their plans to overhaul Foot Locker, which will include closing underperforming stores and clearing out…

News November 25, 2025
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Marquee Brands CEO on Stance Category Expansion Plans

Heath Golden, CEO of new Stance owner Marquee Brands, says Stance may expand into footwear, grooming and other…

News November 25, 2025
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Stance Acquired by Marquee Brands, Moving to Licensing Model

The Stance sock brand sale means another important surf and action sports name will be licensed, joining Volcom,…

News November 19, 2025
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Rip Curl Revenue Grows in Q1

"Group sales results for the first quarter are encouraging and have demonstrated some early-stage momentum," said KMD CEO…

News November 19, 2025
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Topgolf Callaway Sells Topgolf Majority Stake for $770 Million

Topgolf Callaway Brands will change its name and focus on golf equipment after selling a 60% stake in…

News November 18, 2025
Paul Harvey joins Jetty.

Jetty Appoints Paul Harvey as Senior Director of Wholesale Sales

With Harvey's appointment, Jetty's Chief Commercial Officer and co-founder Cory Higgins will shift his focus to wholesale strategy,…

News November 17, 2025
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Slowtide Owners Share Lessons Learned on Brand’s 10th Anniversary

Slowtide's founders share how they have overcome inventory challenges, scaled globally, and balanced direct-to-consumer success with wholesale partnerships…

News November 14, 2025
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Tariffs Blamed for Job Cuts at Topgolf Callaway and Astral Designs

The TravisMathew parent company reported 300 layoffs as industry analysts project more workforce reductions to come in 2026.

News November 11, 2025
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Billy Anderson Returns to Volcom as Marketing Director, Plus Photos From Surfside Snow Carnival

Anderson joined Volcom under new licensee The Levy Group to head up marketing for the brand.

News November 10, 2025
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Saucony Revenue Up 27%, Merrell Up 5% as Turnaround Efforts Continue

Several brands under the Wolverine Worldwide portfolio exceeded expectations in the third quarter, while Chaco and Sweaty Betty…

News November 5, 2025
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Surf Expo Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary

Surf Expo also expands shoreline outdoor category, a growing category that bridges surf, coastal, and outdoor lifestyles.

News November 4, 2025
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