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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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Is Vans’ Big Spike Just a Fashion Trend?

Stock analysts asked that question again and again last week. We have details about how Vans says it…

Executive Edition September 19, 2018
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Vans Releases Big Growth Plans

Vans is in the spotlight today as VF hosts a meeting for stock analysts at Vans' headquarters in…

News September 12, 2018
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Reef Begins to Pivot Product Toward “Beach Freely”

Details about the evolved Reef product and brand strategy.

News September 6, 2018
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A Brutally Honest Interview with Toms CEO Jim Alling

We talk about just how challenging 2017 was for the company and why they are encouraged as they…

Executive Edition September 5, 2018
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Major Changes Underway at Reef

We talk with President Roger Spatz about the changes to Reef’s main brand positioning, product priorities, and sales…

Executive Edition May 30, 2018
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series