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Executive editor Katie Abel directs daily operations, oversees business and industry digital content and manages the staff. She also heads up FN's annual Women in Power Issues and related events, and writes cover stories on the biggest names in fashion and footwear.

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The Outdoor Business Isn’t Easy Right Now — But Switchback’s Spring Show Offered Reasons for Optimism Original

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By Katie Abel Verified
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Community, connection, creativity and innovation were the big themes at Switchback‘s spring edition, which was held last week in New Orleans. The second annual standalone show, which grew out of The Running Event (TRE), drew 235 brands. More than 300 retailers representing 1,300 doors in 40 states — including REI, Backcountry, Zappos, Playmakers, Fleet Feet and more big names — were on the scene.
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The Outdoor Business Isn’t Easy Right Now — But Switchback’s Spring Show Offered Reasons for Optimism

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By Katie Abel Verified
| Yahoo Finance Verified
Community, connection, creativity and innovation were the big themes at Switchback's spring edition, which was held last week in New Orleans. The second annual standalone show, which grew out of The Running Event (TRE), drew 235 brands. More than 300 retailers representing 1,300 doors in 40 states — including REI, Backcountry, Zappos, Playmakers, Fleet Feet and more big names — were on the scene.
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Altra’s Reyna Alishio on Creating Real Paths for Women — At Every Level: Women Who Rock Original

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By Katie Abel Verified
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Reyna Alishio Courtesy of Altra At Altra, supporting and empowering women means being intentional — no matter the job title. “It starts at the entry point — making sure women in floor staff and field sales roles can actually see a path forward, and that women leaders are visible and vocal enough to make that future feel real, not aspirational,” said Reyna Alishio, head of global brand and marketing at VF Corp.-owned Altra.
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