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Puravida multiple bracelets

Pura Vida Sales Slump Across Wholesale, E-commerce

The accessories company said a return to more full-price selling in the recently ended quarter was partially to…

Executive Edition December 7, 2023
Journeys will ramp holiday promotions to stay competitive

Journeys to Ramp Holiday Promotions to Stay Competitive

Genesco Inc. CEO Mimi Vaughn said retail competitors have been more promotional than expected this holiday season, and…

Executive Edition December 4, 2023
Zumiez Glendale Galleria

Zumiez Q3 Sales Down Amid Market Volatility, Promotional Environment

The important industry customer provided an update on how major categories performed, including the continuing struggles in footwear,…

Executive Edition December 1, 2023
Tilly's at the Glendale Galleria

Tilly’s Works to Improve Merchandise Mix in Final Quarter of Fiscal Year

Inflation continues to tamp down on consumer spending as executives recapped Black Friday, shared their thoughts on promotions…

Executive Edition December 1, 2023
Surf specialty retailers weigh in on Black Friday 2023

Surf Specialty Off to Steady, Not Spectacular, Start During Black Friday Weekend

Retailers – including Surfside Sports, Hansen’s, HSS, and Island Water Sports – offered a look at how they…

Executive Edition November 28, 2023
Urban Outfitters Americana at Brand

Urban Outfitters Sales Fallout Continues on Marketing, Fashion Misses

The company plans to be more promotional for the holidays. Plus, CEO Dick Hayne discusses how retail is…

Executive Edition November 22, 2023
Nordstrom Rack Beverly Connection

Nordstrom Sales Dip in Quarter as Retailer Narrows Full-Year EPS Forecast

Sales at Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack fell in the recently ended quarter. Executives addressed working through designer inventory,…

Executive Edition November 22, 2023
RonJon23 HeyDude

HeyDude Continues to Exit Mom-and-Pop Retailers in Favor of Chains

Parent company Crocs Inc. cut HeyDude’s outlook for the year amid a distribution retool and softer demand.

Executive Edition November 7, 2023

Vista Outdoor Sales Slide 19%; New Fox Parent Announces Plan to Trim Costs

Vista’s moving closer to spinning off its outdoor business Revelyst as the latter looks to drive cost efficiencies…

Executive Edition November 3, 2023
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