Industry News Left, Mervin Manufacturing CEO Anthony DeRocco; Right, Travis Rice working on his popular Orca board at the Mervin factory in Washington state. Photo courtesy of Mervin. Mervin Manufacturing CEO on Snow Season Ahead Oct 26, 2020 We talk to Anthony DeRocco about how the company managed the 10-week shutdown of its factory, how he thinks the season will play out, and why the company avoided layoffs even though it did not qualify for PPP loans. SPONSOR Gap Inc. is cutting its mall presence for The Gap and Banana Republic chains - SES file photo Gap Inc. to Move Away from Malls Oct 23, 2020 The company announced a new strategy this week that leans into trends that have been accelerated by the pandemic. Bobby Goodwin - SES file photo Tilly’s Hires Well-Known Industry Buyer from PacSun Oct 22, 2020 We asked Tricia Smith, EVP and Chief Merchandising Officer, why Tilly’s has brought Bobby on board in a newly created, senior role. Dickies at Tilly's in August 2020 - SES file photo Dickies a Star Performer for VF Corp. Oct 21, 2020 A look at the workwear brand’s interesting results around the world. Founder Ryan Buell - Photo courtesy of Buell Wetsuits How Buell Wetsuits is Working to Keep Up with Demand Oct 20, 2020 We checked in with founder Ryan Buell to find out what is new with the brand, including the signing of | Read more… Daniel Neukomm at Surf Expo in January 2020 - SES file photo La Jolla Group CEO on Business Trends, 2020 Results, the Future of Offices Oct 19, 2020 We check in with Daniel Neukomm to get an update on his outlook on business trends, and how it varies | Read more… SES file photos Bright Spots Emerge for Vans Despite Challenges Oct 16, 2020 While Q2 revenue declined for both Vans and The North Face, Vans had more positive spots in the quarter than | Read more… Z Supply President Mandy Fry - Photo courtesy of Z Supply Core Careers: Mandy Fry Oct 15, 2020 We talked to Z Supply President Mandy Fry about how Z Supply has navigated the pandemic and some key lessons | Read more… « Older stories
