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Former Tilly’s CEO on Vans Slowdown, Nike Newness, and the Future of Malls
Ed Thomas offered lots of specifics at the ICR conference in Orlando earlier this month on who unseated Vans in footwear, private label, and how consumers are shopping at malls.
Executive Edition January 26, 2024
REI Lays Off 357, CEO Forecasts Down Year
In a letter to employees, REI CEO Eric Artz said the layoffs were "primarily driven by financial necessity."
News January 26, 2024
Buyers Upbeat Coming Out of Surf Expo
Former, Dune Suncare, AVVA, Free Fly, and Critical Slide Society were just some of the newer labels that retailers checked out at the show.
News January 24, 2024
Amer Sports Targets Up to $8.7B Valuation in IPO
Amer Sports, parent company of Arc’Teryx, Salomon, and Atomic, among other brands, said on Monday it is targeting a valuation of up to $8.7 billion for its U.S. initial public…
News January 23, 2024
Tilly’s CEO Ed Thomas Exits
The longtime CEO of large industry customer Tilly’s is retiring effective Monday. The news comes as Tilly's and many other teen retailers are facing a tough consumer spending environment.
News January 22, 2024Lisa Andersen Posts Video of Roxy Logo Being Removed From Board
The post comes as several Boardriders brands see athlete deal changes under new owner Authentic Brands Group.
News January 22, 2024
How Technical Outdoor Brand Norrøna Plans to Expand in the U.S.
Certain U.S. outdoor consumers are always looking for the next, cool new thing, especially when seeking out high-quality technical outerwear. As established brands grow more successful and more visible, retailers…
News January 22, 2024WSL Deal with Lexus Continues Bid to Diversify Revenue StreamsÂ
WSL Chief Revenue Officer Cherie Cohen on the first-ever partnership with Lexus, the opportunity in media partners such as Complex, and balancing deals with endemic and non-endemic businesses. Â
News January 19, 2024
