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Reef President: Reef Not Impacted by Rockport Bankruptcy

Rockport, a sister brand of Reef, has filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in five years.…

Executive Edition June 16, 2023

Pura Vida to Hit Pause on Store Growth, Continue Focus on Larger Wholesale Partners

The accessories brand saw its first increase in quarterly revenue after four straight quarters of declines and looks…

Executive Edition June 8, 2023
footwear Zumiez BTS21

Zumiez Reports Challenging Quarter as Shoppers Pull Back

Revenue for the industry customer drops below pre-pandemic levels during a difficult quarter for many retailers. However, the…

Executive Edition June 1, 2023
BTS22 Tillys Window

Tilly’s Swings into the Red as Inflation, Fears of Recession Weigh on Shoppers

Promotions are likely to tick up in categories such as shorts and swim as the retailer pointed to…

Executive Edition June 1, 2023
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Macy’s to Handle Excess Spring Inventory with Further Markdowns

The retailer also said it will rework its inventory levels and assortment in response to falling demand as…

Executive Edition June 1, 2023
Nordstrom New York City

Vuori, Hoka Among Standouts in Tough Q1 for Nordstrom

Active, which also includes brands such as Nike and On, was the retailer’s top performing category in a…

Executive Edition June 1, 2023
Buckle exterior Dallas

The Buckle Wrestles with Footwear Drop Off, Declines in Men’s and Women’s

Excess footwear inventory from casual brands such as Hey Dude took a bite out of footwear, while sales…

Executive Edition May 26, 2023

Ugg, Sanuk End Year Down for Deckers Brands While Hoka Shines

Ugg remains in demand at retail and in a position to capitalize on that in the current year…

Executive Edition May 26, 2023
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Journeys to Close More than 100 Stores After Steep Sales Drop

Journeys parent Genesco Inc. said it will increase the number of underperforming store closures for Journeys this year…

Executive Edition May 25, 2023
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