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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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Urban Outfitters Banks on Back-to-School to End Sales Slump

The chain’s been the laggard in parent Urban Outfitters Inc.’s portfolio as the team looks to address consumer…

Executive Edition May 24, 2023

Vans Progressing on Turnaround as Tough Year Comes to a Close

The brand’s sales slid 8% for the full year, but it’s expected to grow profit in the current…

Executive Edition May 24, 2023
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Dick’s Sporting Goods Upbeat on its Customers, Footwear, Inventory

President and CEO Lauren Hobart reported growth across all income demographics buying from the sporting goods retailer.

Executive Edition May 23, 2023
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Rip Curl to Ramp Up Growth of Stores, Women’s, Wholesale

The brand’s sales are up so far this fiscal year as it looks to longer-term growth globally.

Executive Edition May 18, 2023
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Vans Gets Back to its Roots in Reinvention

President Kevin Bailey and Chief Product and Merchandising Officer Marissa Pardini on bolstering the brand’s heritage in action…

Executive Edition May 16, 2023
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TravisMathew Ends “Phenomenal” Q1 with Growth

The golf lifestyle brand owned by Topgolf Callaway is off to a strong start to the year as…

Executive Edition May 10, 2023
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