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Merrell Sales Jump 27% In Q4

Merrell Sales Jump 27% In Q4

Wolverine World Wide revenue totaled $665 million in the fourth quarter of 2022, up 8.4% in constant currency compared to Q4 of 2021. In the company’s newly organized Active Group,…

News February 22, 2023
How Duvin Became a Favorite of Celebs, Athletes, and Musicians

How Duvin Became a Favorite of Celebs, Athletes, and Musicians

An Orlando Magic collaboration just sold out in a day. A footwear project with Puma and women's line are planned for summer. Sunglasses just launched. Co-founder Austin Duvall talks with…

News February 22, 2023
Breaking: Dick’s Sporting Goods to Acquire Moosejaw From Walmart

Breaking: Dick’s Sporting Goods to Acquire Moosejaw From Walmart

Editor’s note: Dick’s Sporting Goods commented on Moosejaw and Public Lands in an earnings call on May 23.  Dick’s Sporting Goods announced today it has agreed to acquire outdoor retailer…

News February 22, 2023
REI Releases Updated Product Standards for Brand Partners

REI Releases Updated Product Standards for Brand Partners

(This story was updated on 7/6/2023.) REI Co-op released its third iteration of standards geared toward sustainability, social equity, and environmental impact for the brands that sell products in its…

News February 21, 2023
Moody’s Cuts VF Corp. Unsecured Debt Rating

Moody’s Cuts VF Corp. Unsecured Debt Rating

Moody’s last week downgraded VF Corp.’s unsecured debt rating on expectations that headwinds with Vans and the broader economy will keep the company’s leverage ratio high. VF ended 2022 with…

News February 21, 2023
Outdoor Research Promotes Three Executives to Senior Positions

Outdoor Research Promotes Three Executives to Senior Positions

Seattle-based Outdoor Research, a manufacturer of outdoor apparel and gear, promoted three department heads to leadership positions. After strong growth in 2022, the promotions “help create the structure to continue…

News February 21, 2023
What’s Selling at Ron Jon Surf Shop

What’s Selling at Ron Jon Surf Shop

We walk the floor with Ron Jon President Michele Goodwin and GMM Karen Klimkiewicz to talk about what brands they are excited about and expanding, 2022 results, and the forecast…

News February 21, 2023
Moody’s Cuts VF Corp.’s Unsecured Debt Rating

Moody’s Cuts VF Corp.’s Unsecured Debt Rating

Challenges facing the Vans business and inventory right-sizing at Dickies, among other factors, are contributing to a high debt to EBTIDA ratio, prompting the ratings agency revision.

News February 21, 2023
Innovation Award Winner GOES Puts a Wilderness Doctor In The Palm of Your Hand

Innovation Award Winner GOES Puts a Wilderness Doctor In The Palm of Your Hand

Last year a woman in her late 20s was on mile 700 while hiking the Pacific Crest Trail when she developed a mysterious pain in her abdomen. She hiked to…

News February 17, 2023
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series