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More Details About Hurley Sale to Bluestar

Interesting information about other companies that explored buying Hurley, why licensing companies think now is the time to…

Executive Edition November 4, 2019

Prana Hits Bump in Road

Details about Prana's slowdown plus why Columbia posted strong Q3 results.

Executive Edition October 31, 2019
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Nike Answers a Few Questions about Hurley Sale

We were able to find out a few more details about the Hurley sale that was announced this…

Executive Edition October 30, 2019
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A New Concession Retail Model Emerges

The General Store in Newport Beach is testing a model where brands rent space and control the inventory.…

Executive Edition October 28, 2019
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How Vans Performed for Key Back-to-School Season

Plus, while the U.S. consumer remains healthy, VF Corp. executives did express concern about several political and economic…

Executive Edition October 25, 2019
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Sanuk Repositions Itself to Increase Brand Health

The industry footwear brand continues to have top line challenges, however.

Executive Edition October 25, 2019
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Jeff Kearl on New Job, State of Industry, and if Exit is Coming for Stance

We spoke with Jeff about why he left the Stance CEO job, what his role at Pelion Venture…

Executive Edition October 17, 2019
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Pura Vida’s Low-Cost Marketing Secrets That Lead to Big Growth

Pura Vida's founders shared several key strategies behind the company's big growth at an investors meeting. They also…

Executive Edition October 16, 2019
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Boardriders Exploring Sale and Lease Back of French Campus

We also have an update on the integration of the Billabong brands into the Boardriders campus from their…

Executive Edition October 14, 2019
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