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Nordstrom Reports Lots of Good News

Nordstrom, which has struggled more than some other department and specialty stores during the pandemic, reported a boatload…

Executive Edition May 25, 2022
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Steve Murray Takes a Victory Lap at The North Face

VF Corp. executives credited The North Face Global Brand President Steve Murray with transforming the brand during an…

Executive Edition May 25, 2022
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The Simple Shoes Team Outlines the Go-Forward Strategy

Kandui Holdings, the company started by the Hurley family after their exit from their namesake brand, bought Simple…

Executive Edition May 20, 2022
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Adidas Details the Big China Challenges to Lockdowns

Adidas provided very detailed information about just how much the Covid lockdowns in China are impacting consumer spending…

Executive Edition May 18, 2022
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Costa Doubles Down on Fishing While Looking to Expand Beyond

We talk to the Costa leadership team about integrating with Luxottica, strategies for expansion, and why they are…

Executive Edition May 16, 2022
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Doug Palladini and His Profound Impact on Vans, the Surf Industry, and More

We have been remiss in not writing more about the departure of Doug Palladini as the Global Brand…

Executive Edition May 14, 2022
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The Many Brand Surprises at Public Lands

SES toured Dick's Sporting Goods' major new outdoor concept Public Lands outside of Pittsburgh. This is definitely not…

Executive Edition May 13, 2022
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Rhythm Revamps Production Calendar to Drive Freshness

We spoke with Global GM Josh Barrett and U.S. Sales Director Marshall Graves about how the brand has…

Executive Edition May 5, 2022
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Columbia Comments on Fall ’22 Order Books

Columbia Sportswear Company executives provided lots of insights into how the upcoming fall season is shaping up and…

Executive Edition May 2, 2022
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series