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Vans Shows Improvement While Posting Q2 Revenue Drop
VF Corp. CEO Bracken Darrell sounded bullish about the prospects for a Vans turnaround, one of VF’s top…
Executive Edition October 28, 2024
Sector 9 Founders Buy Back Brand, Plan Fresh Approach
“It was an easy decision for all of us,” said President Steve Lake in an exclusive interview with…
Executive Edition October 24, 2024
Rooster Bus Owner on the Lost Art of Retail, Big Expansion Plans
Former Buckle veteran Mark Moffett is finding success with his men-only concept that carries brands such as Katin,…
Executive Edition October 15, 2024
Adidas and New Balance Gain with Teens; Vans Continues to Slip
The respected Piper Sandler "Taking Stock With Teens" survey showed lots of movement in popular footwear brands. And…
Executive Edition October 10, 2024
A Deep Dive into Backcountry’s New Owner CSC Generation Enterprise
The new owner of key outdoor industry account Backcountry is a bit of a mystery in the outdoor…
Executive Edition October 10, 2024
Retailers on Business Trends, What Brands Are Working, and the Outlook for Holiday
We spoke to Quiet Storm, B.C. Surf & Sport, Maui Nix, South Coast Surf Shop, Ron Jon Surf…
Executive Edition October 8, 2024
UK Surf Brand Finisterre’s North American Expansion
CEO Will Sheane and North America President and GM Chris Evans, formerly of Vissla and Patagonia, are focused…
Executive Edition October 7, 2024
Nike Revenue Declines in Every Channel and Region
Incoming CEO Elliott Hill will have his work cut out for him after Nike underperformed for back-to-school and…
Executive Edition October 1, 2024
Iconix SVP Outlines Plans for Salt Life as Brand Moves to Licensing Model
An interview with Ryan Sainsott about the company’s plans for the Salt Life brand including distribution and category…
Executive Edition September 30, 2024
