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North Face President Caroline Brown Shares Ambitious Go-Forward Plan

North Face President Caroline Brown Shares Ambitious Go-Forward Plan

Brown explained how TNF is taking action to double its apparel business, double its equipment and bags business, and triple footwear at parent company VF Corp.’s Investor Day.

News March 6, 2025
New KMD Brands CEO to Join Company in March

New KMD Brands CEO to Join Company in March

Outgoing Group CEO Michael Daly, who worked for Rip Curl for more than 20 years before rising to the top of KMD, will step down March 25. KMD owns the…

News March 5, 2025
Nordstrom Reports Strong Holiday Sales

Nordstrom Reports Strong Holiday Sales

Industry customer Nordstrom, which is in the process of taking the company private, said fourth quarter comparable sales rose 4.7%.

News March 5, 2025
Bogg Bag Expanding Wholesale, DTC After Doubling Sales

Bogg Bag Expanding Wholesale, DTC After Doubling Sales

Often drawing comparisons to Crocs footwear, Bogg’s colorful, plastic beach bags reported more than $100 million in revenue in 2024. Founder Kim Vaccarella shares how she plans to do it…

Executive Edition March 5, 2025
On Holding Reports 2024 Growth in all Categories, Channels, Regions

On Holding Reports 2024 Growth in all Categories, Channels, Regions

The Swiss brand plans to boost its apparel business and brand awareness through a growing retail footprint and premium wholesale partners in 2025.

Executive Edition March 4, 2025
Salty Crew, FXD Continue to Drive New Strategy for Globe International Limited

Salty Crew, FXD Continue to Drive New Strategy for Globe International Limited

Salty Crew has logged a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16% over the past five years according to Globe, and FXD workwear, which started in Australia, is now growing…

News March 4, 2025
Outerknown Targets Surf Specialty with New Wholesale Plan

Outerknown Targets Surf Specialty with New Wholesale Plan

Outerknown is revamping its wholesale strategy to focus on the surf channel as it looks to take advantage of the white space in the market.

News March 4, 2025
Christy Sports Goes Back to Basics After Sluggish Year

Christy Sports Goes Back to Basics After Sluggish Year

CEO Pete LaBore and Danielle Quatrochi, chief marketing and merchandising officer, are heading into the next fiscal year with cleaner inventory, a stronger workforce, and a refreshed focus on inclusivity.

News March 3, 2025
Free People Movement’s Big Growth Plans

Free People Movement’s Big Growth Plans

The active line from Free People posted eye-popping growth in wholesale and other channels in 2024. Parent company Urban Outfitters Inc. plans to build on that momentum in 2025.

News February 27, 2025
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series