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Liberated Brands’ Bankruptcy Case Dismissed After Falling Short on Asset Sale Expectations  

Liberated Brands’ Bankruptcy Case Dismissed After Falling Short on Asset Sale Expectations  

Liberated’s unsecured creditors, such as factories and service providers, will not be receiving any of the money that Liberated owes them.  

News May 23, 2025
Vans a Hot Topic of VF Corp. Earnings Call As Turnaround Questioned

Vans a Hot Topic of VF Corp. Earnings Call As Turnaround Questioned

While the Vans of today remains a far cry from the Vans of a few years ago, one stock analyst sees some encouraging signs despite an unexpected 20% drop in…

Executive Edition May 22, 2025
Steep Revenue Declines at Vans, Dickies, Offset by Growth at TNF and Timberland in Q4

Steep Revenue Declines at Vans, Dickies, Offset by Growth at TNF and Timberland in Q4

VF Corp. CEO Bracken Darrell maintains that he has full confidence in Vans’ ability to bounce back after the brand’s revenue declined 22% in the fourth quarter and 16% for…

News May 21, 2025
Mountain Equipment Company’s Chris Speyer on Becoming an Owner and Go Forward Plans

Mountain Equipment Company’s Chris Speyer on Becoming an Owner and Go Forward Plans

The Canadian retailer will start producing some private label products domestically under its new ownership group led by Ontario manufacturer Tim Gu, and including former REI exec Speyer and MEC…

News May 21, 2025
Nordstrom’s Bid to Go Private Finalized with Acquisition by Nordstrom Family and Liverpool

Nordstrom’s Bid to Go Private Finalized with Acquisition by Nordstrom Family and Liverpool

Effective Tuesday, Nordstrom's common stock will no longer trade on the New York Stock Exchange and will be formally delisted as the company transitions to private ownership.

News May 20, 2025
Surf Industry Vets Make Retail Play in Hawaii and Florida

Surf Industry Vets Make Retail Play in Hawaii and Florida

While the current economic climate does not scream “Take a risk and open new retail stores!" retail veterans Ajai Datta and Ed Leasure are confident as they jump back into…

Executive Edition May 20, 2025
Authentic Brands Group Acquires Dockers Brand from Levi Strauss & Co.

Authentic Brands Group Acquires Dockers Brand from Levi Strauss & Co.

The owner of Billabong, Quiksilver, Roxy, Volcom and more continues to add to its brand portfolio. Authentic plans to reimagine Dockers for a new generation.

News May 20, 2025
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series