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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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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…

Executive Edition May 22, 2025
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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…

News May 21, 2025
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What Brands are Saying About Tariff Impacts and Adjustments

On Holdings, Birkenstock, Black Diamond parent company Clarus Corp., and Bogg Bags commented on tariff strategies and impacts…

News May 19, 2025
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Dick’s-Foot Locker Merger Driven by Nike’s Renewed Wholesale Focus, Says Dick’s Chairman

Dick’s announced plans Thursday to acquire Foot Locker’s global 2,400-store footprint in a deal valued at $2.5 billion.

News May 15, 2025
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Keen COO Talks Tariff Pricing, Zero China Exposure, and More

Keen Chief Operating Officer Hari Perumal explains why – and how – the brand will keep prices steady…

Executive Edition May 12, 2025
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Saucony, Merrell Drive Revenue Growth at Wolverine Worldwide 

Merrell and Saucony were the standouts among the Wolverine brands. However, like other publicly traded companies, Wolverine withdrew…

News May 8, 2025
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Nike Announces Leadership Shake-Up, Eliminates Longtime Executive Heidi O’Neill’s Role

New CEO Elliott Hill named several new senior leaders on Monday who will help him in his quest…

News May 5, 2025
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Longtime LOWA Boots U.S. General Manager Peter Sachs Steps Down

Sachs, who launched LOWA's U.S. operations in 1996, will help in the transition to a new leader.

News May 2, 2025
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Vibram Doubles U.S. Business Post-COVID by Blending Function with Fashion

The Italian sole maker was at Paris Fashion Week this year, but Vibram isn't departing from its outdoor…

News April 7, 2025
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The Evolution of Journeys Under New President Andy Gray

In an interview with SESO, Gray describes how the large footwear account is evolving its merchandising, approach to…

Executive Edition April 2, 2025
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