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Lessons From the Rise and Fall of Toms Shoes

The once-hot footwear brand's story is a cautionary tale for companies reliant on a hero product and narrow brand messaging.
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 15: A view of TOMS shoes gifted to guests attending Amazon Original Series "Tumble Leaf" season two celebration on May 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rachel Murray/Getty Images for Amazon)
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  • Chavie Lieber

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