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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, 2024Gear 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, 2024Authentic 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, 2024What 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, 2024Vans 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, 2024M&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, 2024Vista 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