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Archives for March 2018

WWD | Timbuk2 Embraces Founding Spirit With A Modern Twist

Patti Cazzato, Chief Executive Officer of Timbuk2, shares her approach to growing the brand.

Timbuk2 CEO Patti Cazzato discusses with Tim Boerkoel her professional journey, her belief in a beginner’s mindset, and how she’s building on Timbuk2’s identity as a leader in local urban manufacturing, customization and sustainability.

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WWD | Five Below’s Recipe For Disruption: Fast, Fun Product

Michael Romanko explains how the extreme-value, trendright company has grown into a billion-dollar enterprise.

In collaboration with Women’s Wear Daily, Tim Boerkoel interviews Michael Romanko, Executive Vice President of Merchandising at Five Below, about how the extreme-value, trend-right company has grown into a billion-dollar enterprise.

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