SQBG’s board has hired Stifel to help it explore strategic options for the struggling licensing company, which owns the And1, Heely’s, Avia, SPRI and Gaiam active brands in its portfolio. Karen Murray, the former VF exec who joined the company in 2017 as CEO, is stepping down from that role but will continue to advise the board on strategic opportunities. Until a search for a new CEO can be completed, Chad Wagenheim has been promoted from EVP of strategic development and operations to president for a transition period. The board is considering several options, including divestiture of one or more ... Log in to view full article.