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Vans Pulling Back From Value Channel to Help Turnaround Bid
New VF Corp. leadership continues to take action to turn around the Vans brand including reducing its distribution,…
Executive Edition August 7, 2024
EssilorLuxottica CEO Comments on Supreme Acquisition
On an earnings conference call, EssilorLuxottica CEO Francesco Milleri explained why the deal made sense to the company…
Executive Edition July 30, 2024
Growing Sierra Chain Becomes Outdoor’s Closeout Kingpin
Sierra, acquired by off-price giant TJX Cos. in 2012, recently celebrated the opening of its 100th store to…
Executive Edition July 29, 2024
CEO Eric Crane Shares His Growth Plan for Birdwell
Former Nixon and Electric executive Eric Crane is remaking the back and front end of heritage surf brand…
Executive Edition July 29, 2024
Women’s a Bright Spot in Challenging Core Market
We talk to several key surf shops about what brands and categories are working, and also have data…
Executive Edition July 22, 2024
Post-Ambsn, Make Scents is a Fresh Start for Dustin and Dylan Odbert
Make Scents, in partnership with Jordan Mead, Connor Carpenter, and Sam Lovell, is in 200 stores, both inside…
Executive Edition July 15, 2024
Eastern Mountain Sports’ Future in Question as Bob’s Stores Slated to Close
Don’t miss our subsequent reports on this story: Updated: Stalking Horse Bid for Eastern Mountain Sports Approved Updated:…
Executive Edition July 15, 2024
Daniel Neukomm Returns as CEO of La Jolla Group; Comments on State of Surf Market
We asked Daniel about why he is returning to the CEO seat, what he thinks of the current…
Executive Edition July 9, 2024
Evo Embarks on Major Expansion of Seattle Campus
Evo's sister real estate company has been buying up real estate around its Seattle store for more than…
Executive Edition July 8, 2024
