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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, 2025Burton 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, 2025Surf 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, 2024Vuori 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, 2024Earnings Roundup: Journeys, Urban Outfitters, and The Buckle
Genesco Inc. hiked its guidance for the year due to a robust sales recovery for its flagship Journeys…
Executive Edition December 13, 2024It’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, 2024Tilly’s Sees Weak Start to Holiday Selling
Tilly’s CEO Hezy Shaked blamed the softening sales on poor merchandising calls. The company, which did see a…
Executive Edition December 9, 2024Zumiez Reports Many Bright Spots in Business
All the details about the many encouraging signs in Zumiez's Q3 earnings for an industry that could use…
Executive Edition December 6, 2024Trump’s Tariffs Will Fall to Consumers, Say Snowsports and Surf Brands
Snow and surf brands and retail experts share how companies are trying to navigate the potential new tariff…
Executive Edition December 1, 2024