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Foot Locker

Dick’s Sporting Goods Closes Foot Locker Deal, Introduces North American Team

Longtime Nike exec Ann Freeman will work with Dick's Executive Chairman Ed Stack to lead Foot Locker North…

News September 8, 2025
April Peterson River Rock Outfitter

River Rock Outfitter’s Challenges from D.C. Go Beyond Tariffs

The Fredericksburg, Virg. outdoor retailer’s consumer base of federal workers have been ordered back to the office and…

News September 2, 2025
Journeys back-to-school.

Journeys’ Comp Sales Surge Drives Genesco’s Q2 Beat

Executives at parent company Genesco commented on what types of products are selling well at Journeys, and how…

Executive Edition August 28, 2025
Nike

Nike Announces Further Layoffs

U.S. and Canadian corporate employees are being asked to work remotely until Sept. 8 as leadership discusses how…

News August 28, 2025
Carly Gomez joins Crocs as chief marketing officer.

Former Vans Exec Carly Gomez Named CMO of Crocs Brand

Gomez worked for 16 years at Vans, where she had a stellar reputation and rose steadily through the…

News August 19, 2025
Birkenstock

Birkenstock Reports Strong Q3 Growth Despite Currency Headwinds

Birkenstock reported another strong quarter across all regions and channels, and the German company doesn't seem concerned about…

News August 14, 2025
Vans, Timberland, The North Face

The North Face, Timberland Drive Results at VF Corp, Vans’ Struggles Continue

CEO Bracken Darrell shared what’s fueling VF's turnaround efforts, detailed how TNF plans to double its apparel revenue,…

Executive Edition July 30, 2025
OrthoLite

OrthoLite CEO Comments on $770 Million Acquisition by Coats Group

Glenn Barrett, founder and CEO of OrthoLite, says the acquisition presents an "exceptional opportunity" for its employees and…

News July 18, 2025
Sanuk sandals

Is Sanuk on the Comeback Trail?

Sanuk GM Katie Pruitt tells SESO how the brand’s new owner and new team are breathing life into…

Executive Edition July 7, 2025
Nike Adobe

Nike Ramps Up Embrace of Wholesale Channel

While previous Nike management turned away from the wholesale channel in favor of DTC, new Nike CEO Elliott…

Executive Edition June 27, 2025
Photo courtesy of Dick's Sporting Goods.

Dick’s Reaffirms 2025 Guidance as Analysts Zero in on Foot Locker, Nike on Q1 Call

Some shareholders are skeptical of the transaction, but Chairman Ed Stack says Foot Locker presents multiple long-term opportunities…

News May 28, 2025
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