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Liberated CEO Explains Company’s Downward Spiral
In bankruptcy court documents, Todd Hymel outlines what went wrong at Liberated Brands, the former licensee for Volcom,…
Executive Edition February 3, 2025Surf 9 Lands In Bankruptcy Court After Recall
Body Glove licensee Surf 9 said Costco accounts for 80% of the paddleboard maker’s sales, which suffered when…
Executive Edition January 31, 2025Vans In-Depth: Declines Improve But Still in Turnaround Mode
Parent company VF Corp. shared details about the green shoots in Vans' business and the challenges that remain.…
Executive Edition January 29, 2025La Jolla Group CEO on Job Cuts, Driving a Cleaner O’Neill Business
Daniel Neukomm shared why the job reduction was necessary, and how he is adjusting O’Neill’s strategy given the…
Executive Edition January 28, 2025Pacsun CEO on the Retailer’s Resurgence and Ambitious Growth Plans
Pacsun's embrace of live streaming on social channels and other digital strategies is propelling growth online and in…
Executive Edition January 27, 2025Key Surf Specialty Accounts on Licensing Changes, Holiday Results
SESO followed up with 11 key specialty accounts to ask about holiday results, including what brands and categories…
Executive Edition January 24, 2025The Many Challenges Ahead for New REI CEO Mary Beth Laughton
Laughton is a retail heavy hitter. Outdoor industry observers outline the many challenges she will face, including returning…
Executive Edition January 22, 2025RVCA and Volcom Updates Under New Licensees
We have an update on some leadership developments and other changes at Volcom and RVCA.
Executive Edition January 15, 2025Lands’ End Refocuses on Customers, Reduces Inventory, and Grows its Licensing Partnerships
The brand’s executives hinted that it’s targeting L.L.Bean’s market share with its tote bags – although CEO Andrew…
Executive Edition January 15, 2025