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Tilly’s Chief Merchandising Officer Laura Janney Departs; Michael Cingolani Promoted to SVP/GMM

Tilly’s Chief Merchandising Officer Laura Janney Departs; Michael Cingolani Promoted to SVP/GMM

Since the departure of the company’s longtime merchandise leader Debbie Anker-Morris in 2019, Tilly’s has experienced repeated turnover in the top merchandising job.

News November 13, 2024
Behind the Scenes at HO Sports’ New Lakeside Water Ski Production and Innovation Facility

Behind the Scenes at HO Sports’ New Lakeside Water Ski Production and Innovation Facility

Before Kent Outdoors, the parent company of HO Sports, Hyperlite, and Connelly, opened its lakeside, state-of-the-art water ski factory in Arlington, Washington, the company’s innovation and production team had to…

News November 13, 2024
Z Supply is Bigger Than You Think – Tops $100 million in Revenue

Z Supply is Bigger Than You Think – Tops $100 million in Revenue

President Mandy Fry and team have turned Z Supply into a lifestyle brand. The winning formula includes never going on sale online, not selling to department stores, and creating product…

Executive Edition November 12, 2024
Vuori Valued at $5.5 Billion in New Round of Investment

Vuori Valued at $5.5 Billion in New Round of Investment

Vuori has landed a new round of investment to support the continued growth of the hot-selling brand. The company announced Friday that two private equity firms – General Atlantic and…

News November 10, 2024
Vuori Valued at $5.5 Billion in New Round of Investment

Vuori Valued at $5.5 Billion in New Round of Investment

The company announced Friday that two private equity firms – General Atlantic and Stripes – along with a cohort of additional investors, are sinking $825 million into Vuori.

News November 10, 2024
Black Diamond’s Plan to Shrink to Improve Profitability Takes Hold

Black Diamond’s Plan to Shrink to Improve Profitability Takes Hold

The new leadership team at Black Diamond Equipment continues to make progress in restructuring the brand with the goal of having a smaller, more profitable business that focuses on the…

Executive Edition November 8, 2024
Merrell Returns to Growth as Wolverine Worldwide Continues Turnaround Plan

Merrell Returns to Growth as Wolverine Worldwide Continues Turnaround Plan

Merrell returned to growth and Saucony had better-than-expected results in the third quarter as Wolverine Worldwide continued its turnaround efforts. Total revenue was $440.2 million, a 16% decrease year-over-year, but…

News November 7, 2024
Yeti to Launch Mystery Ranch-Inspired Bags in 2025, Reports Another Strong Quarter

Yeti to Launch Mystery Ranch-Inspired Bags in 2025, Reports Another Strong Quarter

Yeti will launch bags and packs in 2025 and is on track to expand its supply chain outside of China as it again reported strong results in the quarter. Net…

Executive Edition November 7, 2024
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series