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Updated: Liberated Brands Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Updated: Liberated Brands Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Liberated Brands officially filed for bankruptcy Sunday night. The list of largest unsecured creditors includes many overseas clothing manufacturers. Updated Feb. 3 with statement from Liberated.

News February 3, 2025
Surf 9 Lands In Bankruptcy Court After Recall

Surf 9 Lands In Bankruptcy Court After Recall

Body Glove licensee Surf 9 said Costco accounts for 80% of the paddleboard maker’s sales, which suffered when Surf 9 had to recall $20 million worth of boards due to…

Executive Edition January 31, 2025
Updated: Liberated Begins Liquidating Billabong, Quiksilver, Volcom, Honolua Stores

Updated: Liberated Begins Liquidating Billabong, Quiksilver, Volcom, Honolua Stores

The company is working with retail liquidation experts Gordon Brothers on the process, SESO has learned.

News January 30, 2025
Matt Bolte, Marissa Pardini, and Ben Stubbington Join Arc’teryx

Matt Bolte, Marissa Pardini, and Ben Stubbington Join Arc’teryx

Bolte is Arc'teryx's chief merchandising officer, and former Vans exec Pardini and former Lululemon director Stubbington join Veilance.

News January 30, 2025
VF Corp. Beats Expectations in Q3 with Wholesale Growth

VF Corp. Beats Expectations in Q3 with Wholesale Growth

The North Face and Timberland both reported top-line growth in every region, while Vans and Dickies showed signs of improvement in a still-challenging environment.

News January 29, 2025
Vans In-Depth: Declines Improve But Still in Turnaround Mode

Vans In-Depth: Declines Improve But Still in Turnaround Mode

Parent company VF Corp. shared details about the green shoots in Vans' business and the challenges that remain. "Sustained turnarounds take time," VF CEO Bracken Darrell said on the company's…

Executive Edition January 29, 2025
La Jolla Group CEO on Job Cuts, Driving a Cleaner O’Neill Business

La Jolla Group CEO on Job Cuts, Driving a Cleaner O’Neill Business

Daniel Neukomm shared why the job reduction was necessary, and how he is adjusting O’Neill’s strategy given the changes in the market.

Executive Edition January 28, 2025
Rab and Lowe Alpine’s Adam Chamberlain Departs Equip Outdoor

Rab and Lowe Alpine’s Adam Chamberlain Departs Equip Outdoor

Jon Frederick, marketing director and former U.S. country manager, will relocate to Colorado from the U.K., where he has been based for two years.

News January 28, 2025
FP Movement and Arc’teryx Share Holiday Results and Keys to Success at ICR

FP Movement and Arc’teryx Share Holiday Results and Keys to Success at ICR

Arc'teryx took advice from fellow Amer brand Salomon before launching footwear, and FP Movement aims to be a billion-dollar brand in the near future.

News January 27, 2025
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series