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Soft Pandemic Categories Get Bounce in March

The federal government’s monthly retail numbers released Thursday morning backup what we have been hearing anecdotally from industry…

News April 15, 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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Former Tilly’s Chief Merchandising Officer Heads to Anthropologie

Tricia Smith was highly regarded by Tilly's leaders and spent the bulk of her career at Nordstrom.

News April 12, 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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Hello, Stimulus!

Some retailers are reporting crazy numbers for March. And, there are indications that people may be ready to…

News April 8, 2021
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Don’t Forget the Tariffs

Any outdoor brand that raised prices over the past year could have done so because of pandemic stresses,…

News April 7, 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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Outside The Lines

Name: Robin Thurston Company: Outside Founded: 1977 Title: Chairman and CEO Location: Boulder, Colorado Downlow: Robin Thurston’s rise…

News April 7, 2021
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