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Nordstrom to Shrink Traditional Wholesale Model

Nordstrom plans to rely less on the traditional wholesale model in favor of alternative partnership arrangements with brands.

Executive Edition February 4, 2021
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The Buckle’s Sales Boomed in January

Sales are booming at large industry customer The Buckle, which operates 442 stores.

News February 4, 2021
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Size Matters

Raquel Vélez is loud and proud about being plus-size and BIPOC, and she’s gearing up to produce pants…

News February 3, 2021
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Rip Curl President on New San Clemente Office and Wetsuit Demand

We get a Rip Curl update from North America President Dylan Slater.

News February 2, 2021
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686 Joins the Outdoor Sales Surge

It’s not just snowshoe and backcountry brands that are having a good season.

Executive Edition February 1, 2021
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Cleanline Surf in Sweet Spot of Current Sales Trends

With a robust online business and a specialty in wetsuits, Cleanline Surf in Oregon is striving to keep…

News January 29, 2021
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Former Smith Leader to Head Leisure Collective in U.S.

The company behind the Otis Eyewear and Creatures of Leisure brands hires experienced eyewear executive Eric Carlson.

News January 28, 2021
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Dickies Far Exceeds VF Acquisition Plan

Pandemic or not, Dickies continues to outperform expectations for parent company VF Corp.

Executive Edition January 28, 2021
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Vans Brick-and-Mortar DTC Weighs on Q3 Results

While sales are expected to grow in Q4, VF lowered Vans outlook for the full year.

Executive Edition January 27, 2021
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