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Outerwear and apparel brand 686 made Circana’s Top 10 list of fastest growing brands. We spoke with founder and CEO Mike West to learn about the strategies that have helped 686 survive for more than 30 years.


WSL Chief Revenue Officer Cherie Cohen hosted key WSL sponsors at the Kelly Slater Wave Company’s Surf Ranch last week for meetings and future planning.

Vista Outdoor said it’s opening parts of its books to MNC as it seeks a higher offer than the $37.50 per share proposal made in March.

A 140,000-square-foot Bass Pro Shop just opened in Irvine, California, the outdoor chain’s second store in Southern California and the fifth store in the state.

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New Brixton CEO Seth Ellison. Photo courtesy of Brixton.

Brixton hires a seasoned executive with experience in both lifestyle apparel and action sports.

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The appointment comes as Crocs Inc. looks to quickly apply the playbook for its namesake brand on its HeyDude business with outlet stores and a focus on large accounts.

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Private label, particularly for the denim brand RSQ, continues to be a growth story for Tilly’s.

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Ryan Crosby. Photo courtesy of the WSL.

Ryan Crosby’s appointment to the top spot is effective next month.


SMP Clothing was a brand that captured the imagination of many during its heyday in the 1990s. The deal is…

Dive deep into the mechanics of transforming retail education and sales strategies through this webinar. An opportunity to learn and…

Tilly’s 17th Annual Charity Golf Tournament this year is all about lending a hand to youth with anxieties, depressions and…

RSM: Signs of strength in the U.S. economy were highlighted in the December U.S. Department of Commerce report.


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The ultimate playground for surf and outdoor fans is set for April 27 – April 28.

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In his new role, Ellerker will oversee the omni-channel teams for all brands globally.

The limited-time capsule collab helps protect our happy places.


A 140,000-square-foot Bass Pro Shop just opened in Irvine, California, the outdoor chain’s second store in Southern California and the…


Private label, particularly for the denim brand RSQ, continues to be a growth story for Tilly’s.

Teens are spending less and when they are making purchases, it’s increasingly with newer brands in mind.

The Waco, Texas-based brand with both men’s and women’s lines brought on execs from Brixton and Vans to bolster the…

Owner Luke Mesanko discusses his merchandising strategy that focuses on product trends, quality and innovation – plus what brands and…

The company informed the state of more than 400 layoffs happening through late April as the Boardriders’ brands transition to…


Outerwear and apparel brand 686 made Circana’s Top 10 list of fastest growing brands. We spoke with founder and CEO…

WSL Chief Revenue Officer Cherie Cohen hosted key WSL sponsors at the Kelly Slater Wave Company’s Surf Ranch last week…

The roughly 1,200-square-foot store comes as Dakine looks to play up its lifestyle offering.

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Authentic Brands Group, the new owner of the Boardriders brands, has signed a multitude of new operating partners for brands…

The speaker and attendee roster includes individuals spanning Block’s life, including Travis Pastrana, Dave “Persue” Ross, and Brian Scotto.

We followed up with the owners of influential industry swim brand LSpace for an update after seeing a social media…

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