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Erika Canfield Turtle Fur

Turtle Fur Appoints Marketing Exec Erika Canfield to CEO Role

Canfield will lead the Vermont-based brand as it expands beyond winter gear into year-round lifestyle and performance accessories.

News July 30, 2025
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How Retailers and Brands Can Maximize a Collaboration that Goes Viral

The director of research at Placer.ai recently examined the role of exclusivity in comparing product drops at Trader…

News July 30, 2025
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Tillys Names Former Boardriders Americas President Nate Smith CEO

Smith garnered praise from colleagues for his leadership during the tumultuous Boardriders sale process. He now will lead…

News July 28, 2025
Hoka

HOKA and UGG Outperform Q1 Expectations

Overall wholesale channel sales increased 27% to $652 million, while direct-to-consumer sales remained relatively flat with a modest…

News July 28, 2025
Carla Webb-Sear KMD Brands

KMD Brands Appoints Former Qantas Executive as New Group CFO

Carla Webb-Sear joins the Oboz, Rip Curl, and Kathmandu parent company with two decades of experience at companies…

News July 28, 2025
Backcountry Washington DC

Backcountry Acquires Value Retailer Level Nine Sports

Backcountry CFO Kevin Lenau says the merger will benefit both companies and the customers they serve.

News July 24, 2025
World Surf League Chief Revenue Officer Nicole Metzger.

WSL Names LPGA Exec Nicole Metzger Chief Revenue Officer

Metzger will lead efforts to advance the league’s commercial strategy while spearheading innovation in revenue generation and brand…

News July 24, 2025
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Back-to-School 2025: Season Stretches as Consumers Seek Value

"The most effective tariff messaging focuses on transparency and education rather than just announcing price increases,” said Rob…

News July 24, 2025
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Photos and Report from Collective Shows

Buyers came from outdoor powerhouses, department stores, resorts, golf courses, surf shops, swim boutiques and more, including Nordstrom,…

News July 24, 2025
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