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Cinnamon Rainbows Surf Shop New Hampshire at Surf Expo.

Energetic Surf Expo January Show Sets Positive Start to 2026

A strong holiday season, more certainty around the tariff situation compared to earlier in 2025, and a strong…

News January 16, 2026
I-SEA

I-SEA Reports 41% Global Growth as It Invests to Scale, Signs Big WSL Sponsorship Deal

Founded by Joey and Allison Santley with $60,000, no outside funding and zero debt to date, the eyewear…

Executive Edition January 16, 2026
Photo courtesy Vail Resorts.

Vail Resorts Reports 20% Skier Visit Decline Due to Lack of Snow in the West

“We experienced one of the worst early season snowfalls in the western U.S. in over 30 years," said…

News January 15, 2026
Tim Bantle Filson

Tim Bantle’s Playbook for Scaling Filson: Wholesale, Collabs and Global Growth

After one year at the Seattle-based heritage brand, President Tim Bantle is in the midst of transforming the…

Executive Edition January 14, 2026
Nina Flood Timberland NRF 2026

Timberland’s Nina Flood on the Brand’s Transformation

Refreshing planning, leadership and marketing have all played a role in returning Timberland to growth, said Flood at…

News January 13, 2026
Caroline Brown The North Face

The North Face’s Caroline Brown on Balancing Performance and Mass Appeal

“We are really proud of it,” Brown said of TNF’s mainstream success at NRF 2026. “We own it.…

News January 13, 2026
Sun Choe Vans NRF 2026

Vans President Sun Choe Shares Details About Ongoing Turnaround

Product excellence over sales volume, a clearer purpose and a freshened-up team are some of the ways Choe is aiming…

News January 13, 2026
Zumiez Glendale Galleria store

Zumiez Holiday Sales: North America Increases 6.5%

Strong holiday results at Zumiez in North America were offset by a year-over-year decline in Europe.

News January 13, 2026
Ed Stack Dick's Sporting Goods

Dick’s Sporting Goods Chairman Ed Stack on House of Sport, Corporate Culture and Fixing Foot Locker

At NRF 2026, Stack shared the origin story of the House of Sport, what employees at Dick’s all have in common, and how the company will continue…

News January 12, 2026
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