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Stance Names Dave Tichiaz CEO; John Wilson Moves to Advisory Role

We asked John and Dave some questions about the leadership change and why now is the right time…

Executive Edition August 15, 2024
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New Sanuk Owner Lolë Outlines Go-Forward Plan for Brand

"Our hope is that in the hands of a smaller company, Sanuk will receive more attention and investment,"…

Executive Edition August 15, 2024
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Industry Job Cuts Continue in Challenging Market

The job reductions impacted some former Boardriders employees who had moved to Liberated Brands, in addition to a…

Executive Edition August 14, 2024
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Jack Wolfskin Exits U.S. Market After Major Push in Region; Parent Company Announces Strategic Review of TopGolf

TopGolf Callaway Brands is undertaking a strategic review and could potentially spin off TopGolf, its golf entertainment chain,…

Executive Edition August 12, 2024
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Dickies to Refocus on Workwear in U.S. to Turn Business Around

On an earnings conference call with analysts, the CEO of parent company VF Corp. described where Dickies went…

Executive Edition August 8, 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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
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