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The Close Nike and Foot Locker Connection

In its 2020 annual report, Foot Locker disclosed the percentage of total company merchandise that comes from Nike.…

Executive Edition April 16, 2021
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Interesting Spring Trends at the Shopping Center

Last week, we spent some time at the Irvine Spectrum Center to see how stores operated by industry…

Executive Edition April 14, 2021
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Why Levi’s CEO is Feeling Optimistic

Plus, the early signals that a new men's denim cycle may be afoot.

Executive Edition April 13, 2021
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Industry Surprises at Nordstrom

Several industry brands are getting great real estate at Nordstrom this season.

Executive Edition April 9, 2021
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Vans Wins Again at Tilly’s

Tilly's disclosed just how much Vans product the company sold in 2020 in a regulatory filing. Plus, what…

Executive Edition April 7, 2021
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TOMS CEO on New Brand Strategy

Magnus Wedhammar, the former GM of Sanuk, shares how TOMS is planning to appeal to a younger customer…

Executive Edition April 6, 2021
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Snowboard Sales Boom This Season

We talk to brands, retailers, and NPD about the surprising snow sales trends that have developed this season.

Executive Edition April 5, 2021
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Tommy Bahama Parent Comments on Tourist Market Trends

The parent company of Tommy Bahama provided some interesting information into current sales trends that could apply to…

Executive Edition March 29, 2021
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North Face President Steve Murray on Go-Forward Strategy

We spoke with Steve about how he ended up back at VF Corp., the changes he is making…

Executive Edition March 25, 2021
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