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Macy’s to Handle Excess Spring Inventory with Further Markdowns

Jun 1, 2023

The retailer also said it will rework its inventory levels and assortment in response to falling demand as it lowered its full-year guidance.

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Buckle May Sales Slide

Jun 1, 2023

The Kearney, Nebraska retailer saw declines in men’s and women’s, continuing a trend it saw coming out of its fiscal first quarter.

Nordstrom in New York City. Photo courtesy of Nordstrom Inc.

Vuori, Hoka Among Standouts in Tough Q1 for Nordstrom

Jun 1, 2023

Active, which also includes brands such as Nike and On, was the retailer’s top performing category in a sea of mostly misses during the quarter.

Nike Inc. Converse names Jared Carver CEO

Nike Inc.'s Converse business unit is set to see a new president and CEO in Jared Carver, effective June 1. Photos courtesy of Converse.

Converse Taps Jared Carver as Next CEO

May 30, 2023

The appointment of Carver, currently Converse North America vice president and general manager, comes after last week’s multi-executive shuffling at Nike Inc.

Volcom x Pepper capsule collection launch

Left: Members of the band Pepper in pieces from their limited edition collection with Volcom. Right: Pepper performing live at Volcom headquarters. Photos courtesy of Volcom.

Volcom Marketing Execs Talk Volcom Entertainment Reboot

Left: Members of the band Pepper in pieces from their limited edition collection with Volcom. Right: Pepper performing live at Volcom headquarters. Photos courtesy of Volcom.

May 30, 2023

Volcom and Liberated Brands CMO Ryan Immegart and Volcom Global Marketing Director Kurt Midness on Volcom Entertainment’s relaunch – why now and what’s next.

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The Buckle Wrestles with Footwear Drop Off, Declines in Men’s and Women’s

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May 26, 2023

Excess footwear inventory from casual brands such as Hey Dude took a bite out of footwear, while sales more broadly across men’s and women’s fell for the retailer.

Ugg to focus on core icons product in fiscal year 2024

Ugg will focus on its core silhouettes this year and says it's in a good inventory position to do so. Photo courtesy of Ugg.

Ugg, Sanuk End Year Down for Deckers Brands While Hoka Shines

Ugg will focus on its core silhouettes this year and says it's in a good inventory position to do so. Photo courtesy of Ugg.

May 26, 2023

Ugg remains in demand at retail and in a position to capitalize on that in the current year and beyond, Deckers Brands CEO Dave Powers told analysts. Deckers overall posted strong results driven by the hot-selling Hoka brand.

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Journeys to Close More than 100 Stores After Steep Sales Drop

File photo courtesy of Journeys.

May 25, 2023

Journeys parent Genesco Inc. said it will increase the number of underperforming store closures for Journeys this year after the footwear retailer saw a “dramatic” drop off in demand during the recently ended quarter.

Courtesy of Surf Expo

Shoreline at Surf Expo to Debut Sept. 7-9

Jun 1, 2023

Shoreline at Surf Expo evolves the waterman’s lifestyle from coastal shoreline activities into camping, hiking, climbing and more.

Photo courtesy of Hang Loose

Hang Loose Focuses on Comfort

May 30, 2023

Hang Loose believes that fashion should be practical and comfortable, without sacrificing style or quality.

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Empower Your Brand’s Growth with vvast’s New Entry Point Packages

May 23, 2023

Introducing vvast’s 360 Approach to D2C for High-Growth Brands.

A Timberland store on Carnaby Street in London - Photo courtesy of Timberland

Pacsun, Puma and Timberland to Share Connected Commerce Priorities at Retail Innovation Conference

May 16, 2023

Shop Eat Surf readers can redeem a 50% discount to attend the conference and expo.

BDT & MSD Partners Invest in Under Armour

Jun 1, 2023

The shares have a current value of approximately $100 million.

Outerknown SU23 Lifestyle California Crew Look 29 12456

The cotton used in this collection comes from two farms - Bowles and Stone Land. Courtesy of Outerknown

Outerknown Launches The California Series Collection

Jun 1, 2023

The heritage-inspired sweats are made with 100% Climate Beneficial cotton, grown entirely in the heart of California’s Central Valley.

Saba Surf products Courtesy of Saba Surf

Saba Surf to Host SoCal-Wide Beach Clean-Up

Jun 1, 2023

The surf essentials brand known for their hand-poured surf wax is on a mission to protect California beaches.

SipaBoards Announces New Self-Inflating, Electric Stand-Up Paddle Boards

Jun 1, 2023

The entire SipaBoards 2023 collection is available for purchase now.

File photo courtesy of Macy's.

Macy’s to Handle Excess Spring Inventory with Further Markdowns

Jun 1, 2023

The retailer also said it will rework its inventory levels and assortment in response to falling demand as it lowered | Read more…

The Vans UltraRange line is just one area of focus for the company as it looks to ramp investment in product development this year. Photo courtesy of Vans.

Vans Progressing on Turnaround as Tough Year Comes to a Close

May 24, 2023

The brand’s sales slid 8% for the full year, but it’s expected to grow profit in the current year. Meanwhile, | Read more…

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Dick’s Sporting Goods Upbeat on its Customers, Footwear, Inventory

May 23, 2023

President and CEO Lauren Hobart reported growth across all income demographics buying from the sporting goods retailer.

Rip Curl wetsuits at BC Surf & Sport in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Photo by SES.

Rip Curl to Ramp Up Growth of Stores, Women’s, Wholesale

May 18, 2023

The brand’s sales are up so far this fiscal year as it looks to longer-term growth globally.

Vans President Kevin Bailey and Chief Product and Merchandising Officer Marissa Pardini. Photos courtesy of Vans.

Vans Gets Back to its Roots in Reinvention

May 16, 2023

President Kevin Bailey and Chief Product and Merchandising Officer Marissa Pardini on bolstering the brand’s heritage in action sports, new | Read more…

A TravisMathew store located at Westfield Century City. SES file photo.

TravisMathew Ends “Phenomenal” Q1 with Growth

May 10, 2023

The golf lifestyle brand owned by Topgolf Callaway is off to a strong start to the year as it sees | Read more…

Integration of Fox with parent Vista Outdoor's other brands in the Action Sports group continues. Photo courtesy of Fox.

Fox CEO Jeff McGuane Outlines Go-Forward Plan for Vista’s Action Sports Group

May 5, 2023

The Fox exec shared updates during a quarterly earnings call on the progress of Fox’s integration with the rest of | Read more…

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Buckle May Sales Slide

Jun 1, 2023

The Kearney, Nebraska retailer saw declines in men’s and women’s, continuing a trend it saw coming out of its fiscal | Read more…

The Boardies Surf Shack pop-up inside Selfridges. Photo courtesy of Boardies.

Boardies Founder Looks Beyond the Short as Business Evolves

May 23, 2023

Founder Nick Crook talks about the brand’s Selfridges pop-up, kids’ business, apparel expansion, and why you’ll never see Boardies shorts | Read more…