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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, 2024New 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, 2024Industry 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, 2024Jack 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, 2024Dickies 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, 2024Vans 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, 2024EssilorLuxottica 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, 2024Growing 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, 2024CEO 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