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The first thing I did after selling Veritas Prep was buy a Bugatti Chiron, the 4,000-piece LEGO set I never had time to build before. Why? Because I wanted a moment to just play, and LEGO was the first thing that came to mind. The LEGO Group didn’t just bounce back from near-bankruptcy in the early 2000s by focusing on products. They reconnected with their core mission: inspiring creativity and play in children worldwide. Similarly, Patagonia’s mission isn’t just outdoor gear, it’s saving the planet - building a tribe of customers who share their values. As Simon Sinek says, “People don’t buy WHAT you do; they buy WHY you do it.” If your team led with 'Why,' would you see more engagement, innovation, and loyalty? Research says yes. Purpose-driven companies grow faster, retain more employees, and foster greater innovation. Dunbar applies this same philosophy by building learning environments around shared purpose. Through small, focused groups, it fosters deeper engagement and long-term growth, much like purpose-driven companies inspire loyalty. By aligning participants around a collective mission, Dunbar helps create lasting motivation and success. So, do you know your company’s 'Why'? If not, it’s time to dig deeper. It’s your purpose that inspires employees, customers, and stakeholders - not just what you sell, but what you stand for. #SimonSinek #StartWithWhy #Patagonia #LEGO

Big news for California! Iconic workwear brand Dickies® is relocating its headquarters from Texas to Costa Mesa, California, by May 2025. Gavin Newsom shared his enthusiasm, stating that California's innovation-driven economy and leadership in sustainability continue to attract world-renowned brands.   As champions of a circular economy and sustainable business practices, we’re thrilled to see companies like Dickies embracing California as a hub for innovation, opportunity, and sustainability.    #circulareconomy #dickies #textilerecovery

Exciting news in the corporate landscape! Dickies, the iconic clothing company known for its durable workwear, is making a significant move by relocating its headquarters from Texas to California. This transition marks a pivotal moment for the brand as it aims to enhance its presence in the dynamic California market. For more insights into what this move means for Dickies and the wider industry, read the full blog post here: https://ift.tt/Yn38BiH.

How often does your company do strategic offsites? Is it at least twice a year? If not, imagine a NASCAR race driver that doesn’t pull in for a pit stop during the race or rarely slows down enough for the turns. Car will break down, runs out of gas or have an accident We have to slow down to go fast! We are here to help! Symphoneo Consulting will happily provide a complimentary consult to help your team win the race!

New Nissan Americas chief Christian Meunier has a message for his profit-starved retailers: Change is on the way. Meunier and his top lieutenants on Dec. 11 presented a path forward to a network worried about the franchise’s future — and their multimillion-dollar investments in it — after slumping sales and plunging profitability sparked speculation about Nissan Motor Corporation’s long-term solvency. “I will work my butt off with the team to put the business back on track, to get your profitability up, to get the sales to grow again, because I know it’s possible,” Meunier said on a Zoom meeting, according to audio reviewed by Automotive News. “We need to go fight on the gemba — on the field — get shit done and grow again,” he said, using a Japanese word that means “the actual place.” Meunier, a former Jeep CEO, vowed to move Nissan away from a bad habit of overbuilding vehicles, which led to price discounting that hurt residual values and sank retailer profitability. Instead, he aims to produce in line with customer demand. “Car flow for me is the center of the universe,” Meunier said. Nissan “will build the right car in the right volume ... so that you don’t have too many of this and not enough of that.” Nissan executives also reassured retailers there was no reason to work the worry beads. "Liquidity is ample, net cash is strong, and the global turnaround actions we’ve taken are all meant to sustain profitability and to build and invest in new products and technologies,” Jérémie Papin, Nissan Americas outgoing boss said. Vinay Shahani, Nissan’s US sales chief and former Lexus marketing maven, described the moment as “pivotal.” “This is not the first challenge we've faced, and it won't be the last, but I firmly will believe that we're gonna get through this, and when we emerge, we'll emerge bigger, stronger and more united than ever before. Some dealers, who’ve heard this song from Nissan before, remain skeptical the execs can execute on the optimism this time. Nissan is working toward increasing its average dealership throughput to 70 vehicles a month, up from 45 in November, a retailer said. “But we need to see that happen. We need to see sales volume and dealer profitability improve. Those are the things that ultimately will show whether or not they are actually making any progress.” INFINITI Motor Company Stellantis

Something we are TERRIBLE at at Frank & Friend… Is celebrating our wins, congratulating ourselves and sharing our successes. Is it a female thing? Something to do with us being a two-person core team? Our personalities? Maybe a combination of the above. We hardly ever share work, testimonials or the amazing brands we work with. We constantly problem solve and talk to each other about how things could be better rather than how far we’ve come. So whilst it feels unatural, I’m going to start posting more about the wins. Here’s an early one that deep down we are proud of: A few years ago we won a pitch for Vertellus against two big agencies and it was a turning point for Frank & Friend - just Rhian Burrell and I being totally transparent about our network model, our values, and showcasing our expertise. This led us to work with Renault Trucks UK who have been our longest standing client and now Renault Trucks Financial Services. It might have been an old connection that got us on that pitch list but it was us that proved ourselves, won the work and built the reputation and relationships that led to us working with the others. What’s a win that you’ve had that you’ve never talked about? #FrankAndFriend #BusinessWins #MarketingStrategy

🌟 Exciting news alert! 🌟 Birkenstock Holding has successfully reached the analyst target price! 📈✨ This is a clear indication of the company's strong growth and promising future. Way to go, Birkenstock team! 👏 #Birkenstock #AnalystTargetPrice #GrowthStory

The exits of top leadership and talent at Volvo Cars is concerning in North America.

What's New to The Street... 💼 Goodyear Looks Ahead with Strategic Moves 🚗  Goodyear plans to sell the Dunlop brand for approximately $700 million as part of its ongoing strategic review. This marks another step in reshaping the tire giant’s future.  What’s your take on this move? Let us know below! 👇  👉🏻Follow New To The Street for more! #Goodyear #Dunlop #StrategicReview #AutomotiveIndustry #MarketNews #Innovation #Businessupdate #Businessnews #Business #News #Newtothestreet

Companies/analysts are obsessed with like for like sales…no one enjoys being down on previous seasons figures but it happens…we react negatively at a gut level but it’s merely the ebb and flow of retail and if anything with the preponderance of product out there presently turnover volatility is even more likely than ever, especially in a highly competitive sector of the market such as outdoor/performance footwear. Businesses generally place undue emphasis on year to year turnover…the reason for notable variations in both directions are many, varied and often highly complex and context dependent…comparing figures doesn’t always tell you that much that’s really useful about your business…while far from irrelevant (when correctly understood) often it is actually a distraction from broader and more foundational business strategy.