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New Bootie Company Stresses Function Over Fashion

New Bootie Company Stresses Function Over Fashion

Solite Boots started as DTC-only and has branched out into the wholesale market after retailers began asking for the product.

News April 5, 2019
Volcom CEO Todd Hymel on the Go-Forward Plan

Volcom CEO Todd Hymel on the Go-Forward Plan

We talk to Todd, who is the majority owner of the new operating company, about how the deal with Authentic Brands Group will work, what he thinks of Jamie Salter,…

Executive Edition April 2, 2019
How Volcom Performed Under Kering

How Volcom Performed Under Kering

Kering paid a premium for Volcom – about $600 million, nearly double the company’s revenue at the time. But it turned out the timing could not have been worse.

Executive Edition April 2, 2019
Kering Sells Volcom to Authentic Brands Group

Kering Sells Volcom to Authentic Brands Group

Volcom CEO Todd Hymel, along with Authentic Brands Group and several Volcom executives, have formed a separate company that will run operations and have the master license for Volcom.

News April 2, 2019
The Footwear Swing at Tilly’s

The Footwear Swing at Tilly’s

Tilly’s recently filed its annual report, and one thing that caught our eye was the big swing in footwear results in 2018.

Executive Edition April 1, 2019
Scandal Comes at Bad Time for Mossimo Brand

Scandal Comes at Bad Time for Mossimo Brand

We explore the current status of the Mossimo brand and the impact from the negative headlines surrounding Mossimo Giannulli and the college admissions scandal.

Executive Edition March 28, 2019
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series