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Retailers weigh in on the early and deep discounting that is happening this holiday season with many industry brands. Plus, a look at the forces in the larger retail industry leading to early Black Friday sales.


VF Corp., which was downgraded by S&P Global earlier this month, will also shutter a Virginia distribution center in the coming months, impacting 242 employees.

Union Binding CEO Martino Fumagalli and Burton Chief Product Officer Chris Cunningham share why two fierce competitors and leaders in snowboard bindings are working together to bring Burton’s Step On technology to more snowboarders.

Executives at Rip Curl parent company KMD Brands reviewed how the brand performed last year and in Q1 in the current fiscal year, and gave an outlook for the wholesale channel in the second half during the company’s annual meeting this week.

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S&P Global Ratings downgraded VF Corp.’s credit rating in large part because of continuing declines at its top four brands, most notably Vans.

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New melin Vice President of Sales Domonique Checkwood. Photo courtesy of melin.

Melin co-founder and President Brian McDonell said Checkwood’s track record of building best-in-class teams coupled with her ability to help navigate progressive trendsetting retail partnerships was what melin was looking for.

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Surf Expo Show Director Roy Turner and Bob Hurley of FLORENCE, which is exhibiting at Surf Expo January. File photo by SES.

Show Director Roy Turner shares the impressive lineup of brands that have signed on to exhibit at Surf Expo January including Reef, Olukai, melin, Salt Life, goodr, Salty Crew, Oakley, Katin, Roark, Sun Bum, Outerknown, and many more. Buyer pre-registration is also up 26% year-over-year.

Bajio VP of Sales Sean Kelly answered a few questions for us about Bajio’s competitive advantages, including the team’s decades…

When we support small businesses, we’re not just spending money locally — we’re keeping our neighborhoods alive and vibrant.

3 Key Pillars Every Top Running Brand Should Focus on to Stay Ahead.


Ikon Pass offers access to more than 50 global destinations.

The event raised more than half-a-million dollars to benefit TLC’s youth empowerment programs.

The Tillys x NASCAR collection is available now at Tillys locations and online at www.tillys.com

The evening will also be a fundraiser for The Luck Duck Foundation, which is working to elevate homelessness in San…

Dallas-based flip flop brand expands its executive team with Fossil Group merchandising pro, expands retail footprint in 2025 with major…

The X Games Street Style Pro event and live music are free and open to the public Dec. 20-21. 


Retailers weigh in on the early and deep discounting that is happening this holiday season with many industry brands. Plus,…


Executives at Rip Curl parent company KMD Brands reviewed how the brand performed last year and in Q1 in the…

Now Steven and Lauren Wilcox are struggling to keep up with surging demand, including in the wholesale channel at accounts…

SES stopped by Quiksilver’s new offices in Costa Mesa Monday to talk the team, including Mark, who is the new…

More cost-cutting, AI-powered systems and wholesale growth in the U.S. will help VF Corp. meet its medium-term targets, said CEO…

VF Corp. CEO Bracken Darrell sounded bullish about the prospects for a Vans turnaround, one of VF’s top priorities, on…


Melin co-founder and President Brian McDonell said Checkwood’s track record of building best-in-class teams coupled with her ability to help…

Show Director Roy Turner shares the impressive lineup of brands that have signed on to exhibit at Surf Expo January…

Golf is having a moment, and skate industry veteran – and lifelong golfer – Brian Jones has launched a golf…

Building the Revolution sat down with Southern Spears Surf Shop owner Jen Johnson to discuss how the shop is adapting…

Since the departure of the company’s longtime merchandise leader Debbie Anker-Morris in 2019, Tilly’s has experienced repeated turnover in the…

The company announced Friday that two private equity firms – General Atlantic and Stripes – along with a cohort of…

Co-founders and co-owners Lyndon and Jamie Cormack are avid snowboarders and surfers, and have now launched a technical outdoor bag…