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VF Replaces North Face Leader with New President – VF CEO Making Major Moves

VF Replaces North Face Leader with New President – VF CEO Making Major Moves

In less than a week, VF Corp. has named new leaders for its two biggest brands – The North Face and Vans. The changes come as the company races to…

Executive Edition June 4, 2024
Brixton Taps Brian White to Lead Wholesale Sales

Brixton Taps Brian White to Lead Wholesale Sales

White, who most recently served as senior vice president of global sales at Herschel Supply, is also well known for his five-year stint at Nixon.

News June 4, 2024
VF Corp. Replaces North Face President with Fashion Exec, Adds Two Board Members

VF Corp. Replaces North Face President with Fashion Exec, Adds Two Board Members

VF Corp. appointed Caroline Brown, a recently appointed board member who formerly led Donna Karan International, as global brand president of The North Face, replacing Nicole Otto. VF also announced…

News June 3, 2024
Gear Preview for Outdoor Retailer Summer

Gear Preview for Outdoor Retailer Summer

Retailers tell us they are on the hunt for new brands and new products, so we are offering an early look at some of the new gear that will be…

Gear June 3, 2024
Authentic EVP David Brooks Shares Update on Boardriders Licensing Partners, Operational Strategies

Authentic EVP David Brooks Shares Update on Boardriders Licensing Partners, Operational Strategies

We talk to David Brooks about the status of the legacy Boardriders business, and details about how the new licensees and regional partners are operating and in some cases working…

Executive Edition June 3, 2024
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
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series