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Dick’s to Move into REI’s World with New Outdoor Retail Concept

CEO Edward Stack, who is stepping down as CEO to become Executive Chairman, will spearhead the new elevated…

Executive Edition November 24, 2020
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Free People and Urban Outfitters Shine in Q3

Plus, details about Free People's astonishingly high e-commerce penetration.

Executive Edition November 24, 2020
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Macy’s Store Sales Remain Quite Soft

What’s remarkable is how poorly Macy’s stores are doing compared to how the core store channel in our…

Executive Edition November 19, 2020

TJX CEO: Product Availability Remains “Excellent”

Executives also commented on when payments terms to vendors might normalize on an earnings conference call.

Executive Edition November 18, 2020
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Adidas and Nike Trim Wholesale and Skate Shops Object

Adidas wants to "win with the winners," CEO Kasper Rorsted said when explaining the wholesale strategy last week…

Executive Edition November 16, 2020
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Yeti: Inventories to Remain Tight Through Holidays

Yeti has a good news, bad news problem on its hands that illustrates the planning challenges many companies…

Executive Edition November 12, 2020
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Brands Weigh In on Wetsuit Surge

What wetsuit companies are seeing around the world, plus details about sales at core stores.

Executive Edition November 11, 2020
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VF’s Plans for Supreme Acquisition

VF Corp. executives provided more details on a conference call about the company’s blockbuster announcement that it is…

Executive Edition November 9, 2020
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REI Action Sports Leader on Early Snow Trends, Navigating the Pandemic

We talk to Ben Johns about what winter gear is selling and the new, innovative digital tools REI…

Executive Edition November 5, 2020
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