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What New Vans President Sun Choe Can Bring to Vans

What New Vans President Sun Choe Can Bring to Vans

Why colleagues and people who know Choe think the former chief product officer at Lululemon is a good fit for Vans.

News May 31, 2024
Vans Names New Global Brand President from Lululemon

Vans Names New Global Brand President from Lululemon

Sun Choe most recently served as chief product officer at the activewear company. She will be tasked with turning around the struggling Vans footwear brand.

News May 30, 2024
M&A Special Report: The Acquisition Outlook for the Active Outdoor Market

M&A Special Report: The Acquisition Outlook for the Active Outdoor Market

We talk to deal makers and experts who work in the space about the state of the M&A market, what strategic and financial buyers are looking for, and when acquisition…

News May 30, 2024
Vista Outdoor Rejects Takeover Bid After Receiving Higher Offer For Ammo Business

Vista Outdoor Rejects Takeover Bid After Receiving Higher Offer For Ammo Business

Vista Outdoor Inc.’s board early Tuesday rejected MNC Capital’s upgraded offer to acquire the company, believing the proposal “significantly” undervalues the Revelyst outdoor business and that its planned sale of…

News May 30, 2024
Outdoor Retailer Summer to Offer Opportunities for Business, Networking, Learning, and Fun

Outdoor Retailer Summer to Offer Opportunities for Business, Networking, Learning, and Fun

Outdoor Retailer show has a full roster of brand activations, parties, and education sessions lined up for the upcoming event June 17-19 in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Get ready for…

News May 29, 2024
Finalists Announced for Sixth Annual Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards

Finalists Announced for Sixth Annual Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, California – (May 23, 2024) – Outdoor Retailer announced the finalists today for the sixth annual Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards. An independent panel of expert judges evaluated…

News May 29, 2024
Outerknown to Make Push in Core Market Under New CEO Dylan Slater

Outerknown to Make Push in Core Market Under New CEO Dylan Slater

We talk to Dylan Slater about Outerknown's go-forward strategy, how the union of Outerknown, Firewire Surfboards and Slater Designs will play out going forward, and about changes he has made…

Executive Edition May 28, 2024
Hoka is Hot – But Is It Too Hot?

Hoka is Hot – But Is It Too Hot?

Editor’s note: The CEO of Deckers Brands commented on Hoka’s wholesale strategy during an earnings conference call last week. Read details here.  The Hoka running shoe brand is one of…

News May 28, 2024
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series