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Filson names Tim Bantle as president

Seattle-based outdoor clothing and accessories brand Filson, part of Bedrock Manufacturing Co. (BMC), has named Tim Bantle as its new president to lead the next phase of growth and global expansion for the 128-year-old heritage brand. Bantle, who was most recently chief executive officer of Seattle-based retailer Eddie Bauer, has more than 20...

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Shopping nostalgia: The opportunity for a retail renaissance

The Christmas season is upon us again and with it comes the annual festive feeling full of nostalgic vibes. But even outside the winter season, nostalgia proves to be an eager shopping emotion. You may recognise it as a (design) trend in many product lines or as the theme of new, hip shopping experiences. And it has been making a steady march on...

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US outdoor brand Filson names new CEO

US outdoor brand Filson has appointed Paolo Corinaldesi as new CEO, effective immediately. Corinaldesi joins Filson as part of his role with WP Lavori, the international apparel brand licensee, distributor and retail group, which invested in Filson last year. He most recently held the position of global strategist with WP Lavori, working with...

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Brentwood Associates sells Filson Holdings

Private equity firm Brentwood Associates has completed the sale of Filson Holdings Inc., an Oregon maker of premium outdoor apparel and accessories. Filson Holdings of Portland was sold to Bedrock Manufacturing Co. of Dallas and details of the operation remain unknown. "Filson is an iconic heritage brand that continues to grow its base of highly...