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Vibram Fabrizio Gamberini Jacob Baldry

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
Inside a remodeled Journeys store. Photo courtesy of Journeys.

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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On Running Co-CEO Marc Maurer to Step Down

Co-CEO and CFO Martin Hoffmann will become sole CEO and On will find a new CFO. Four hires…

News April 1, 2025
Altra Running President Jen McLaren

Altra President Jen McLaren Shares Go-Forward Plan

The Altra leader shared the brand’s annual revenue, the running category Altra will target next, and the wholesale…

Executive Edition March 25, 2025
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Journeys’ Turnaround Builds in Q4, Sees Bigger Opportunity Around Teen Girl

High-volume footwear account Journeys saw Q4 same-store sales surge 14% as a new leadership team updates assortments and…

News March 10, 2025
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Vans President Sun Choe Outlines Major Turnaround Plan

Choe, who joined Vans from Lululemon, described her lifelong love of Vans from her punk rock days during…

Executive Edition March 7, 2025
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Hey Dude’s Annual Revenue Drops Double Digits in 2024

Hey Dude’s revenue has declined the past two years as parent company Crocs Inc. works to revamp the…

Executive Edition February 24, 2025
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Birkenstock Revenue Up 19% After Strong Holiday Demand

Wholesale sales increased as consumers clamored for closed-toe silhouettes.

News February 20, 2025
Nike Skims

Nike and SKIMS Launch NikeSKIMS Fitness Brand

The North Face's recent collaboration with the brand by Kim Kardashian was one of its most successful ever.

News February 18, 2025
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Reef Bucks Market Trends With Three Years of Double-Digit Growth

CEO Gregg Ribatt and President Mike Jensen tell SESO what is working for Reef as the company prepares…

News February 18, 2025
Merrell CMO Richard McLeod

Merrell Appoints New Chief Marketing Officer

The new CMO previously worked for Champion and Canada Goose.

News February 11, 2025
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