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Doug Palladini of Vans – "Strategy Begets Volume"

In a podcast interview, the Vans North America GM talks about how Vans - the industry's largest company…

Executive Edition May 20, 2016
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Urban to Increase Proprietary Brand Penetration

The company's earnings call was filled with interesting information including how Urban plans to combat the retail malaise…

Executive Edition May 19, 2016
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PacSun Bankuptcy Update

Details emerged about vendor payment plans and employee incentive and retention bonus plans during a bankruptcy court hearing…

Executive Edition May 16, 2016
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Nordstrom: Shoppers Have "Clearance Fatigue"

Nordstrom plans to change its brand mix at full-price stores as the retail climate grows ever more challenging

Executive Edition May 13, 2016
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The Ever-Changing Zappos

Buyers Josh Schlekewy and Mike Scavuzzo on the switch to a full-price model, what industry brands are working,…

Executive Edition May 12, 2016
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Macy's "Puzzled" by Weak Retail Traffic

Macy's reduces its full-year forecast as sales trends worsen - details from the company's earnings conference call this…

Executive Edition May 11, 2016
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Stance Raises More Money – Kearl Hints at Intriguing Expansion Possibilities

We asked CEO Jeff Kearl about the latest round and the motivation behind it.

Executive Edition May 9, 2016
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The Retail Shakeout Arrives

We ask experts why the long-predicted retail shakeout has finally arrived at a time when the economy is…

Executive Edition May 4, 2016
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SES Podcast: Bob Hurley Unfiltered

A talk with Bob Hurley about the state of the industry, the benefits and challenges of being part…

Executive Edition May 4, 2016
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