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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?
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
Hoka’s Growth Accelerates On Robust Full-Price Selling
Related story: Hoka Is Hot – But Is It Too Hot? Powered by increasing brand awareness, its rabid following among hard-core runners, and expanding appeal to casual sneaker wearers, Hoka’s…
Executive Edition May 24, 2024
Sole Tech Owner to Sell etnies, éS, Emerica and ThirtyTwo to Nidecker Group
An interview with Pierre André Senizergues about the decision to sell, how he managed to keep control of the company for so long despite industry challenges, and what's next for…
News May 24, 2024Vans Continues to Shrink as Revenue Challenges Continue; VF Hints It’s Ready to Sell Brands to Pay Down Debt
VF Corp. held a newsy earnings call Wednesday as the company races to cut costs, revamp ailing brands and offload others to pay down upcoming debt payments.
Executive Edition May 22, 2024
Salt Life’s Parent’s CEO To Step Down At Board’s Request
Delta Apparel is facing myriad financial issues including a significant cash crunch. The company also continues to review options for its Salt Life brand, which has been a bright spot…
News May 22, 2024
Arc’teryx Drives Amer Sports to Robust Q1 Performance
Powered by an outstanding performance by Arc’teryx and solid gains by Salomon, Amer Sports reported first-quarter results that easily topped its guidance for sales and earnings. The company, which went…
News May 21, 2024
Exclusive: La Jolla Group Owner on 30 Years of Business, State of Industry
La Jolla Group owner Rich Brown shares the unlikely story of how he and some college buddies obtained the O'Neill Clothing license 30 years ago, how the company survived this…
Executive Edition May 21, 2024
