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Journeys back-to-school.

Journeys’ Comp Sales Surge Drives Genesco’s Q2 Beat

Executives at parent company Genesco commented on what types of products are selling well at Journeys, and how…

Executive Edition August 28, 2025
Photo courtesy of Dick's Sporting Goods.

Dick’s Sporting Goods CEO: “We Are Not Seeing Any Signs of Slowdown with the Consumer”

Dick's CEO Lauren Hobart had several very interesting things to say about the state of the consumer in…

Executive Edition August 28, 2025
Urban Outfitters denim

Urban Outfitters Inc. CEO: “Consumers Are Feeling Very Optimistic”

A strong back-to-school season and "enthusiastic" shoppers at the company's Free People, Urban Outfitters, and Free People chains…

Executive Edition August 28, 2025
Roxy_Dresses

Roxy Apparel Ready to Make a Splash After Challenging Start to Licensing Model

We talk to Michael Pratt, the president of Roxy apparel licensee 2253, about where Roxy apparel plans to…

Executive Edition August 25, 2025
Helly Hansen

Kontoor CEO Shares Helly Hansen U.S. Growth Plans

Helly Hansen will deepen wholesale relationships, open stores, leverage Kontoor’s digital platform, and expand to new products and…

Executive Edition August 22, 2025
The RVCA team in the brand's new offices in Irvine, Calif. Photo by SESO.

New RVCA Leaders on Brand Plans

SESO visited the new RVCA offices in Irvine, Calif., to talk to RVCA President Mark Tinkess and Ethos…

Executive Edition August 20, 2025
Arc'teryx in Covent Garden London

Arc’teryx Parent Amer Sports Raises Full-Year Guidance Despite Tariff Headwinds

Several brands in the portfolio reported strong growth despite the uncertainty clouding the macroeconomic outlook. Executives also commented…

Executive Edition August 19, 2025
Journeys during back-to-school shopping season 2025.

The Retail Winners During a Back-to-School Shopping Trip

We visited a busy shopping center to observe retailers that were resonating with kids and teens, and those…

Executive Edition August 13, 2025
Black Diamond

Black Diamond’s Turnaround Appears to Take Hold, But Company Cautious on Second Half

"We feel quite good about the strength of our relationships with key retailers, our growth at big accounts,…

Executive Edition August 1, 2025
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