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The Buckle to Accelerate Store Expansion Amidst Higher Sales

Executives shared details about The Buckle's growing footprint and store remodels, success in women's denim and challenges in…

News March 13, 2026
Tilly's store

Tilly’s Sales Accelerate as Store Closures and New Leadership Pay Off

Tilly's reported its first profitable Q4 since 2021 and seven straight months of comp growth. CEO Nate Smith…

News March 12, 2026
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
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
Atlantic Park Surf

How Atlantic Park Surf Boosts Surf in Virginia Beach and Beyond

Atlantic Park Surf in Virginia Beach is driving economic growth, fostering community, and reshaping the East Coast surf…

News March 9, 2026
Salty Crew Gear Matters Campaign

Salty Crew Helps Drive Globe International Growth in First Half

Salty Crew, the surf, fish, and dive apparel brand Globe acquired that has developed into one of its…

News March 4, 2026
Free People Movement

Customers Remain “Highly Engaged,” Says URBN CEO Richard Hayne

Urban Outfitters reported record Q4 and full-year FY26 results as consumer confidence edged up in February.

News March 3, 2026
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Thread Wallets Eyes $19M Revenue Year with Expanded Product Push

Thread Wallets CEO Colby Bauer and Chief Brand Officer Trevor Reese shared new products, revenue targets, and the…

News March 2, 2026
Lightspeed Webinar Feb 26

How Brick-and-Mortar Stores Can Win in a Marketplace World: Watch the Replay

Lightspeed's Roslyn Gombe and Ryan Baillie share data-backed strategies to help independent retailers drive foot traffic, build loyalty…

News February 27, 2026
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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
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series