33 min
Steve Lee of Hot Chillys on Brand Positioning, MAP, and the Retail Season Ahead Channel Mastery
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Today’s guest is Steve Lee, President of US Sales at Hot Chillys, a legacy outdoor recreation brand that has been leading the winter sports apparel industry since 1985. Their performance base layers include socks, leggings, turtlenecks, fleece, and accessory products, focusing on comfort and fun. Hot Chillys offers a comprehensive line of apparel for men, women, and children using next-level materials for seamless comfort, function, and fit.
In this episode, you’ll hear how Hot Chillys progressed through the pandemic and has seen its sales double, with consumers rebounding and getting back to enjoying winter sports. You will also hear about how the brand re-tooled its packaging to reflect the brand's sustainability efforts and how Hot Chillys pricing strategy at specialty retail, big box stores, and even online channels like Amazon has been managed and controlled. As they say at Hot Chillys, ‘if you're not having fun, it's just not worth it.’”
The Channel Mastery podcast is brought to you by Verde Brand Communications, a consumer-centric brand strategy, and communication agency serving the outdoor recreation industry. Your host is Kristin Carpenter, Chief Strategy Officer, Founder, and Chair at Verde Brand Communications. Channel Mastery is sponsored by our partner Life Time, Inc., owner of the Sea Otter Classic and producer of the Sea Otter Classic Summit outdoor recreation executive gathering.
Discussion Points
How Steve got his start at Hot Chillys back in 1988
Hot Chillys’ expansion under Performance Apparel
Product positioning, innovation, and marketing
2023 season expectations
Retail strategies – price points and promotions
Advice on inventory levels - demand negating discounts
Bringing the brand and company through the pandemic
Packaging now and then - reinventing for sustainability
Staying true to brand legacy
Amazon sales and MAP - relationship challenges
Today’s guest is Steve Lee, President of US Sales at Hot Chillys, a legacy outdoor recreation brand that has been leading the winter sports apparel industry since 1985. Their performance base layers include socks, leggings, turtlenecks, fleece, and accessory products, focusing on comfort and fun. Hot Chillys offers a comprehensive line of apparel for men, women, and children using next-level materials for seamless comfort, function, and fit.
In this episode, you’ll hear how Hot Chillys progressed through the pandemic and has seen its sales double, with consumers rebounding and getting back to enjoying winter sports. You will also hear about how the brand re-tooled its packaging to reflect the brand's sustainability efforts and how Hot Chillys pricing strategy at specialty retail, big box stores, and even online channels like Amazon has been managed and controlled. As they say at Hot Chillys, ‘if you're not having fun, it's just not worth it.’”
The Channel Mastery podcast is brought to you by Verde Brand Communications, a consumer-centric brand strategy, and communication agency serving the outdoor recreation industry. Your host is Kristin Carpenter, Chief Strategy Officer, Founder, and Chair at Verde Brand Communications. Channel Mastery is sponsored by our partner Life Time, Inc., owner of the Sea Otter Classic and producer of the Sea Otter Classic Summit outdoor recreation executive gathering.
Discussion Points
How Steve got his start at Hot Chillys back in 1988
Hot Chillys’ expansion under Performance Apparel
Product positioning, innovation, and marketing
2023 season expectations
Retail strategies – price points and promotions
Advice on inventory levels - demand negating discounts
Bringing the brand and company through the pandemic
Packaging now and then - reinventing for sustainability
Staying true to brand legacy
Amazon sales and MAP - relationship challenges
33 min