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Rip Curl Names Nike Veteran Ashley Reade CEO

Reade will report to newly appointed KMD Brands Group CEO Brent Scrimshaw, who is also a former Nike…

News March 24, 2025
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New Nike CEO Shares Plans for Rebuilding Wholesale Relationships, Collaboration with Kim Kardashian’s Skims

Nike reported revenue declines in every region and channel. Converse is also struggling.

Executive Edition March 21, 2025
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Latest Liberated Bankruptcy Updates After Court Hearing

Several details emerged during a court hearing Wednesday including the interest level in acquiring Liberated's international operations, and…

Executive Edition March 20, 2025
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VF Corp. Proposes Terminating 70 to 80 EMEA Employees

The layoffs at The North Face and Vans parent company are part of its ongoing efforts to reduce…

News March 18, 2025
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Liberated Brands Details Revenues, Royalties, and Executive Salaries in Court Documents

The company filed detailed financials, a breakdown of company ownership, and salaries for top executives in its bankruptcy…

Executive Edition March 12, 2025
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Roxy Dolls to Launch at Target in June

Licensee JAKKS Pacific also announced Tuesday an extensive collection of outdoor products for both Roxy and Quiksilver including…

News March 11, 2025
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How Affiliate Marketing Can Shape Your Future in Outdoor and Surf Retail

In this presentation, we will explore affiliate marketing and why it’s a strong strategy for brands looking for…

Resource March 7, 2025
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New KMD Brands CEO to Join Company in March

Outgoing Group CEO Michael Daly, who worked for Rip Curl for more than 20 years before rising to…

News March 5, 2025
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Bogg Bag Expanding Wholesale, DTC After Doubling Sales

Often drawing comparisons to Crocs footwear, Bogg’s colorful, plastic beach bags reported more than $100 million in revenue…

Executive Edition March 5, 2025
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On Holding Reports 2024 Growth in all Categories, Channels, Regions

The Swiss brand plans to boost its apparel business and brand awareness through a growing retail footprint and…

Executive Edition March 4, 2025
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Outerknown Targets Surf Specialty with New Wholesale Plan

Outerknown is revamping its wholesale strategy to focus on the surf channel as it looks to take advantage…

News March 4, 2025
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