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Brandon Williams, Oakley vice president of sales, sport regional

Oakley Restructures Sales Force to Better Serve Surf, Snow and Golf Markets in Key States

Going forward, a portion of the Oakley rep force will be aligned to specific endemic channels, with surf,…

News March 10, 2026
Black Diamond

Historic Snow Drought Impacts Black Diamond Q4 Sales

"Overall, Q4 came in somewhat softer than our expectations due primarily to adverse seasonal conditions affecting our ski…

News March 6, 2026
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‘Worst Season in Decades’: Western Snow Retailers on This Year’s Drought

Snow is at historic lows in Colorado, Utah, Washington and beyond. Specialty retailers share what they’d like to…

News February 11, 2026
Vans Quarterly Results

Can Vans Make A Comeback? Specialty Retailers Weigh In

VF executives pointed to a few bright spots in the business in Q3. We wanted to find out…

Executive Edition January 28, 2026
Photo courtesy Vail Resorts.

Vail Resorts Reports 20% Skier Visit Decline Due to Lack of Snow in the West

“We experienced one of the worst early season snowfalls in the western U.S. in over 30 years," said…

News January 15, 2026
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Hansen Surfboards CEO Josh Hansen Reflects on 2025, Looks Ahead to 2026

Josh Hansen shares his thoughts on 2025 and his outlook for 2026.

News December 31, 2025
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Elevate Outdoor Collective CEO Josee Larocque Reflects on 2025, Looks Ahead to 2026

Josee Larocque runs the parent company of K2, Ride, Volkl, Marker, Dalbello, Line Skis, BCA, Madshus, Atlas and…

News December 11, 2025
Burton owner Donna Carpenter

Burton Owner Donna Carpenter Reflects on 2025, Looks Ahead to 2026

Donna has been a key partner in the business from nearly the beginning, helping the company remain 100%…

News December 8, 2025
Marquee Brands CEO Heath Golden comments on Stance acquistion.

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

Sock brand Stance's sale means another important surf and action sports name will be licensed, joining Volcom, RVCA,…

News November 19, 2025
1910 and Wave Rave

Ryan Immegart Named GM and Shareholder of Apparel Brand 1910

The up-and-coming apparel brand rooted in snow culture that was started by well-known snowboard figures Jamie Lynn, Schoph,…

News November 12, 2025
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Strategy & Planning Series
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