The company’s liquidation filing comes about a week after co-founder Rama McCabe announced Banks Journal’s closure.
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NRF CEO: Consumers are “Catching Their Breath” When it Comes to Spending
NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay tackled organized retail crime, inventory levels, and what he’s hearing from retailers when it comes to the holiday selling season during a media briefing with the Port of Los Angeles.
NRF CEO: Consumers are “Catching Their Breath” When it Comes to Spending
Holiday spending is expected to come earlier amid a general tightening on retail purchases this year, according to the head of the National Retail Federation. The update from NRF President and CEO Mathew Shay came during a Port of Los Angeles Monday media briefing...
Vans Parent Adds Former Nike Exec to Board
Trevor Edwards brings nearly 27 years of experience from Nike to his board seat. In addition, an activist shareholders is calling for change at the underperforming company.
Report: Vuori Mulling 2024 IPO
Fast-growing activewear brand Vuori is reportedly talking to bankers about a possible initial public offering next year. A report Sept. 29 from Bloomberg said the Encinitas, California-based company, valued at $4 billion, could look to go public as soon as mid-2024....
Sessions Founder Revisits Love for Skate, Snow, and 7 Inches in 45RPM Vintage
Joel Gomez talks about a passion project that’s turning the heads of those who know their skate and snow history, while appealing to a new generation hungry for vintage designs.
Outerknown Readies for Retail Growth
John Moore on why the brand is ramping its physical footprint now, consumer spending trends, and how the company’s thinking about holiday.
Element Collaborates with Polo Ralph Lauren
Element Global Creative Director Rey Gautier discusses why the collaboration with Ralph Lauren made sense and how Polo’s Fall 1982 collection was used as the inspiration point for the partnership.
Bataleon Snowboards Turns 20 as U.S. Business Gains Steam
Low Pressure Studio’s Dennis Dusseldorp talks 20 years making boards, U.S. momentum, portfolio expansion, and why Amsterdam still makes sense for this snowboard company’s headquarters.
X Games Nabs Former North Face Exec for Marketing Role
Cara Williamson joins the X Games this week.
Banks Journal Announces Closure
Co-founder Rama McCabe shared the news on social media Thursday.
Birkenstock Gets Tepid Response from Wall Street
Birkenstock Holding Ltd. shares tumbled nearly 12% from their IPO price in the sandal brand’s first day of trading on the New York Stock Exchange Wednesday. The German-based company priced its IPO at $46 a share late Tuesday, which reflected the midpoint of an earlier...
