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Under Armour Eats Humble Pie

The causes of the company's current troubles will sound familiar to many in the action sports industry

Executive Edition November 1, 2017
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Nike Ramps Up Women's Plans

How Nike has reorganized to drive growth in women's and its big plans for bottoms, fashion sneakers and…

Executive Edition October 31, 2017
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Nike's Mindblowing Membership Program

Nike disclosed how many members it has in its current loyalty program, and the ambitious features it is…

Executive Edition October 30, 2017
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U.S. Wholesale Woes Weigh on Results

How the changing retail landscape in the U.S. is impacting several wholesale companies

Executive Edition October 27, 2017

Deckers No Longer Pursuing Outright Sale

Plus, details about how the company and its brands, including Sanuk, performed in Q2

Executive Edition October 26, 2017
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Surf Retailers Weigh In On Outerknown

Plus, we talk about the brand's evolving business strategy with CEO Mark Walker

Executive Edition October 25, 2017
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Another Tough Quarter for Volcom

Kering reported Q3 sales today for the brands in its portfolio

Executive Edition October 24, 2017
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Vans Posts Insane Q3 Numbers

We listened to VF's earnings conference call this morning, and have details about how Vans performed in every…

Executive Edition October 23, 2017
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A Visit to Wayward, A Test Retail Concept from Zumiez

We have lots of photos of Wayward, an aspirational retail concept being tested by Zumiez that is focused…

Executive Edition October 16, 2017
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series