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Brand Leaders Paint Grim Picture of Current Challenges

We talked to several industry CEOs this week to get an honest assessment of just how bad things…

Executive Edition March 20, 2020
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California Orders Residents to Stay Home

Tonight we are hearing of a few California-based companies in our space shutting down everything, including distribution centers.

News March 20, 2020
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Brands Create Programs to Help Independent Retailers

Several industry brands are coming up with innovative programs to help specialty retailers during this unprecedented time.

News March 19, 2020
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Wanderlust Embraces Instagram Stories to Drive Sales During Crisis

We are inspired by how Wanderlust Land & Sea in New Jersey is using social media and humor…

News March 19, 2020
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Update: Orange County Walks Back Strict Health Order

Orange County had to walk back a stringent new health order after it caused mass confusion in the…

News March 18, 2020
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Boardriders Sells Xcel Wetsuits

Details about the buyer and why Boardriders sold the well-regarded wetsuit brand.

News March 17, 2020
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Tilly’s Develops New Product Strategies

Tilly's executives detailed the evolving merchandising strategies on an earnings call last week. Plus, why Tilly's Q4 was…

Executive Edition March 17, 2020
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Updated: Macy’s, Nordstrom, Burton, Buckle, Ron Jon to Close Stores

Many other industry accounts are closing stores in hopes of slowing the spread of the coronavirus. South Coast…

News March 17, 2020
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Key Florida Retailer Details the Current Wild World of Retail

Island Water Sports Partner Cheyne Cottrell shares with us the crazy rollercoaster of the past few weeks and…

News March 16, 2020
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