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VF Offers Supreme Update Amid Activist Criticism of Deal

VF continues with its “grow-wide” strategy for Supreme. Activist investors who are upset about VF's recent performance are…

Executive Edition November 1, 2023
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Vans Revenue Falls 23% on Sluggish Turnaround; VF Announces Cost Cutting Plan

"We will not see a turnaround this year,” VF CEO and president Bracken Darrell said about Vans. Plus,…

Executive Edition October 31, 2023
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Dickies Revenue Slides 9%

Executives spoke about the value-conscious consumer pullback for Dickies during the company's quarterly update.

Executive Edition October 31, 2023
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Breaking: Deckers Puts Sanuk on Sales Block

The move comes as Deckers, which raised its guidance for the year, plans to focus on its “marquee”…

Executive Edition October 26, 2023
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Inside The Industry: Vuori Opens Store Directly Next to Sun Diego

Sun Diego was one of Vuori’s earliest retail partners, and helped launch the brand in the surf channel.…

Executive Edition October 11, 2023
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New Balance Unseats Vans in Latest Piper Sandler Teen Survey

Details about which brands are gaining, and which brands are losing ground with teens, according to Piper Sandler’s…

Executive Edition October 11, 2023
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Patagonia’s Wetsuit Team on Yulex Changes and Strategy

Jason McCaffrey, Hub Hubbard, and Mackenzie Warner talk all things Yulex, with sales having tripled since the company…

Executive Edition October 5, 2023
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Boardriders’ Licensing Partners Reference Guide

An extensive list of new licensees for Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, RVCA, DC Shoes and Element in various categories…

Executive Edition September 28, 2023
Rip Curl had record sales during parent KMD Brands' fiscal year 2023.

Rip Curl Restructure Complete as Parent KMD Looks to Long-Term Growth Plan

KMD CEO Michael Daly talked full-year results – including North America revenue numbers – office restructures, and the…

Executive Edition September 20, 2023
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