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A New Diane’s Opens Post Bankruptcy

Details about the bankruptcy of one of Southern California's largest swim accounts including a conversation with owner Linda…

Executive Edition April 26, 2021
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Industry Brands Navigate Back-to-Office Plans

We spoke with leaders at Stance, La Jolla Group, Rip Curl, Firewire, Stokehouse, Rastaclat and Nixon about how…

Executive Edition April 22, 2021
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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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