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Jonathan Degenhardt Mark Mathews SCARPA

SCARPA Names New North America CEO

Jonathan Degenhardt will take over as CEO of SCARPA North America as longtime CEO Kim Miller prepares for…

News March 11, 2026
VF Corp. Caroline Brown

Updated: North Face President Caroline Brown to Exit

VF Corp. CEO Bracken Darrell shares why Brown, who joined TNF two years ago, will be replaced by…

News March 10, 2026
Laura Stauth Salomon

Former Vans VP Laura Stauth Heads to Salomon as Senior VP of Sales

Stauth, along with recently appointed vice presidents Aaron Sullivan and LeeAnn Fallon, will spearhead Salomon's next phase of…

News March 9, 2026
Kim Waldmann REI Co-op

REI Names Former Foot Locker Exec Kim Waldmann as Chief Commercial Officer

Waldmann, Foot Locker's former global chief customer officer, will oversee REI's stores, e-commerce and operations.

News March 4, 2026
Kristin Shane of REI

REI Chief Merchant Kristin Shane on AI and Peak 28

Shane, who joined REI in March 2025, discusses how the retailer is rolling out AI across its workforce,…

News March 2, 2026
Rhythm_MarshallGraves_NicoletteMoghadam

Rhythm Announces Key Sales Leadership Changes

One of the hottest brands in the surf market has named new sales leaders to chart the next…

News February 26, 2026
Tom Ruiz to exit Seager.

Tom Ruiz to Exit Seager This Week

The well-known industry sales leader and general manager is departing Seager, the up-and-coming Western surf brand. He shares…

News February 25, 2026
New Surf Expo Sr. Buyer Relations Manager Abraham Paskowitz.

Surf Expo Names Abraham Paskowitz Senior Buyer Relations Manager

Paskowitz brings decades of industry experience and deep-rooted connections across the surf and skate retail landscape.

News February 23, 2026
REI Co-op Board

REI Co-op Adds Board Members and Shares Union Talk Update

REI members elected former Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario and National Park Service Director Chuck Sams to the board.

News February 18, 2026
Joe Wilkinson Outdoor Retailer

Revolutionizing Outdoor Retailer: How OR Is Evolving to Meet the Needs of Exhibitors and Retailers

OR Marketing Manager Joe Wilkinson shares details about the new Wild Reach content creator initiative and the show’s…

News February 17, 2026
SurfExpo_MattYates

Surf Expo Taps Matt Yates for New Sponsorship and Sales Role

The new role is designed to expand opportunities for show exhibitors and other companies across the coastal lifestyle,…

News February 13, 2026
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