The Santa Fe Springs property will be permanently closed with the layoffs completed by May 31, a Vans HR representative confirmed to the state.
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Sito Shades Relaunches with Reprice, Rebrand
The Leisure Collective-owned brand swapped out the grunge for a cheerier look as it gets competitive on pricing to be in line with consumer tastes.
Buyers Upbeat Coming Out of Surf Expo
Former, Dune Suncare, AVVA, Free Fly, and Critical Slide Society were just some of the newer labels that retailers checked out at the show.
Lisa Andersen Posts Video of Roxy Logo Being Removed From Board
The post comes as several Boardriders brands see athlete deal changes under new owner Authentic Brands Group.
WSL Deal with Lexus Continues Bid to Diversify Revenue Streams
WSL Chief Revenue Officer Cherie Cohen on the first-ever partnership with Lexus, the opportunity in media partners such as Complex, and balancing deals with endemic and non-endemic businesses.
VF Estimates 35.5M Consumers’ Personal Data Stolen in Cybersecurity Incident
Vans and The North Face parent VF Corp. said millions of consumers’ personal information was stolen during a December attack on some of its IT systems. Roughly 35.5 million consumers are impacted by the security breach, VF said in a filing with the Securities &...
VF Estimates 35.5M Consumers’ Personal Data Stolen in Cybersecurity Incident
The company said it’s experiencing “minor residual impacts” from the December attack but has caught up on fulfillment and store replenishment.
Number of Vans Layoffs Confirmed to State
The layoffs under VF Corp.’s turnaround plan are expected to conclude this month. Additionally, Boardriders notified the state of layoffs at its Inland Empire distribution facility.
Showtime for Emerging Brands at Surf Expo
Catching up with executives from Fair Harbor, Cova, Costa, WRV, Dune, Salty Crew, Rhythm, Reef, Body Glove, and more from the Surf Expo floor.
Critical Slide Links with Birdwell on Collaboration
California since 1961 meets Bondi since 2009.
Holiday Season Tough for Large Industry Retailers
Tilly’s, Zumiez, Urban Outfitters and Journeys parent Genesco offered updates on their holiday sales performance, which was challenging all around. Crocs Inc. offered a brighter sales update ahead of the ICR Conference this week.
Surf Expo’s Roy Turner to Receive President’s Award from East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame
Turner’s 45-year career in surf has taken him from the retail floor and organizing ASP contests, to co-launching BRA and now overseeing the largest industry trade show.
