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Updated: Industry Brands Embrace Early Black Friday Deals, Specialty Accounts Struggle to Respond
Retailers weigh in on the early and deep discounting that is happening this holiday season with many industry…
Executive Edition November 26, 2024
Rumpl Takes a Fresh Approach to Black Friday as It Looks to Rightsize Business
The Portland-based blanket maker couldn’t keep up with demand through the pandemic. Now, the company is rightsizing its…
Executive Edition November 25, 2024
Rip Curl’s Q1 Sales Drop 7 Percent, Wholesale Orders Expected to Improve
Executives at Rip Curl parent company KMD Brands reviewed how the brand performed last year and in Q1…
Executive Edition November 21, 2024
Z Supply is Bigger Than You Think – Tops $100 million in Revenue
President Mandy Fry and team have turned Z Supply into a lifestyle brand. The winning formula includes never…
Executive Edition November 12, 2024
Black Diamond’s Plan to Shrink to Improve Profitability Takes Hold
The new leadership team at Black Diamond Equipment continues to make progress in restructuring the brand with the…
Executive Edition November 8, 2024
Yeti to Launch Mystery Ranch-Inspired Bags in 2025, Reports Another Strong Quarter
Yeti will launch bags and packs in 2025 and is on track to expand its supply chain outside…
Executive Edition November 7, 2024
PARKIT Founders Find Success with $200 Beach Chairs Thanks to Innovation
Now Steven and Lauren Wilcox are struggling to keep up with surging demand, including in the wholesale channel…
Executive Edition November 7, 2024
Quiksilver Hires Mark Simpson to Lead Sales
SES stopped by Quiksilver’s new offices in Costa Mesa Monday to talk the team, including Mark, who is…
Executive Edition November 5, 2024
VF Corp.’s Transformation Designed for Profitability – With or Without Growth
More cost-cutting, AI-powered systems and wholesale growth in the U.S. will help VF Corp. meet its medium-term targets,…
Executive Edition October 31, 2024
