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Tilly's "not satisfied" with performance, plans several big strategy changes

Tilly’s detailed several significant strategy changes during an earnings call in response to the challenging and volatile retail…

Executive Edition March 19, 2014
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PacSun details what worked in a difficult retail landscape

PacSun is outperforming some teen retailers when it comes to same store sales. We listened to the Q4…

Executive Edition March 18, 2014
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Photos of brand changes on Ron Jon floor

There are several interesting changes on the floor of the Ron Jon flagship in Cocoa Beach, including changes…

Executive Edition March 17, 2014
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Weak footwear trends weigh on Journeys, Schuh

Details from Genesco's earnings conference call including Canada store opening plans, why the skate/athletic side of the business…

Executive Edition March 17, 2014
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Zumiez CEO on Blue Tomato results and openings, footwear woes, the unsettled retail landscape, new store plans

Zumiez executives discussed Q4 results, store opening plans, footwear and snow woes, and much more on the company's…

Executive Edition March 13, 2014
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Matix President on brand building efforts, new categories

Brian Dunlap filled us in on how many accounts Matix has opened since it moved under the Westlife…

Executive Edition March 9, 2014
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Mooney comments on Quik athlete rosters, marketing plans

Quiksilver CEO Andy Mooney touched on some marketing plans during the earnings call Thursday afternoon, and indicated that…

Executive Edition March 6, 2014
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Mooney details interesting DC developments

Two interesting developments at DC were mentioned during the Quiksilver earnings conference call today. We have the details.

Executive Edition March 6, 2014
Quiksilver revamps supply

Quiksilver revamps supply chain to win back mall business

Quiksilver CEO Andy Mooney details how and why the company is striving to win back business with teen…

Executive Edition March 6, 2014
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series