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New Sanuk GM Sees Potential for Growth Ahead

We talk with new GM Erik Ecklund and Director of Marketing Seth Pulford about why they believe Sanuk…

Executive Edition January 22, 2020
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Resurgent Crocs Increasingly Popular with Teens

How Crocs has gone from a joke to a hot brand with teens, according to the Piper Jaffray…

News October 10, 2019
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Reef: New Owner, New President, Refreshed Strategy

A talk with President Mike Jensen about Reef's go-forward strategy under new owner the Rockport Group.

Executive Edition September 24, 2019
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Indosole Positioned for Environmental Moment

Vegan and environmentally-friendly sandal company Indosole has a fresh business model and mission that is starting to get…

Executive Edition September 12, 2019
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The Footwear Swing at Tilly’s

Tilly’s recently filed its annual report, and one thing that caught our eye was the big swing in…

Executive Edition April 1, 2019
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New Fallen Owner Talks Strategy for Rebooting the Brand

New owner Ronnie Mazzei of Town Connection and Head of Marketing Chad Foreman share the plan for the…

News February 12, 2019
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Bad News for Converse, Good News for Vans

The closely watched Piper Jaffray “Taking Stock with Teens” report did not contain good news for Converse in…

Executive Edition November 9, 2018
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Adidas Admits Missteps with Originals Business

Executives explain while they had to lower the top-line forecast for the year despite strong results in several…

Executive Edition November 8, 2018
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Reef Sale Price Disclosed

We have details about how much the industry's leading sandal brand sold for.

Executive Edition October 31, 2018
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How Vans Created the Shocking Varix Style

We talk with Vans designers about the inspiration behind the Vans Varix WC style which looks nothing like…

Executive Edition October 12, 2018
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Some Good News for Converse but Challenges Remain

Details about how Converse performed in Q1.

Executive Edition September 26, 2018
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series