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Vans Continues to Shrink as Revenue Challenges Continue; VF Hints It’s Ready to Sell Brands to Pay Down Debt
VF Corp. held a newsy earnings call Wednesday as the company races to cut costs, revamp ailing brands…
Executive Edition May 22, 2024Exclusive: La Jolla Group Owner on 30 Years of Business, State of Industry
La Jolla Group owner Rich Brown shares the unlikely story of how he and some college buddies obtained…
Executive Edition May 21, 2024Tactics Makes Move into Washington with New Seattle Store
The skate and snow shop’s CEO and head of retail sit down for a chat on Tactics’ newest…
Executive Edition May 20, 2024Yeti Discloses Mystery Ranch Acquisition Price
According to its recently filed first-quarter report, Yeti acquired Mystery Ranch, known for its durable load-bearing backpacks, bags,…
Executive Edition May 16, 2024Quiksilver Wholesale Team Talks Go-Forward Strategy Under Licensee O5 Apparel
An interview with GM Ryan Mangan and Quiksilver co-founder Bob McKnight about the new strategy under licensee O5…
Executive Edition May 15, 2024Is Bike Retail on the Road to Recovery?
Encouraging quarterly results from Fox Factory, Shimano, MIPS, and Thule as well a favorable reports from Circana and…
Executive Edition May 13, 2024Fox Sees “Positive Momentum” in Market Share
The racing brand is seeing growth among its core base and the lifestyle consumer as parent Vista Outdoor’s…
Executive Edition May 9, 2024Hoka is Hot – But Is It Too Hot?
With Nike and Adidas looking "tired" on the footwear wall according to analysts, Hoka's expansion into several high…
Executive Edition May 8, 2024Hobie Surf Shops VP on a New Store in San Juan Capistrano and Turning 70
Jake Schwaner talks Hobie’s newest store, set for a summer opening, as the business trends up for a…
Executive Edition May 3, 2024