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The impacts of discounting, Day 1: What does it mean for branding?

The impacts of discounting, Day 1: What does it mean for branding?

Price promotions appear to be the name of the game this holiday season. Manufacturers are sitting on too much inventory and are slashing wholesale prices for retailers. And retailers are…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Jarden execs on Q3 winter business results

Jarden execs on Q3 winter business results

Jarden executives commented a few times on the performance of the winter sports business and on outdoor apparel brand Marmot during an earnings conference call yesterday.

News May 13, 2013

The changing consumer: The retail perspective

The spending freefall that started in the fall and accelerated through the holidays has me wondering: Are we in the midst of a cyclical downturn, with short-term declines followed by…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Snow Show attendees to receive free lift tickets

Press Release:   Free Lift Ticket Offer Returns for SIA Snow Show Attendees SIA and Colorado Ski Country USA partner for a third year in 2012   MCLEAN, Va. (Nov.…

News May 13, 2013
Money, money, money: The outlook for consolidation, investment and acquisition in 2009

Money, money, money: The outlook for consolidation, investment and acquisition in 2009

Money is on everybody's minds. Some brands need it, banks have tightened lending standards, and companies with extra cash on hand are holding onto it because of the turbulent economy.…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Wick Winder appoints new Western Canada sales rep

Wick Winder appoints new Western Canada sales rep

Press Release:   Vancouver, BC – Friday Nov 4th 2011 – Wick Winder Distribution is happy to announce that Casey Jones and his agency will take over COMUNE & Ashbury…

News May 13, 2013

How snow retailers and manufacturers are ordering and planning next season

In Day 2 of our snow report, retailers and manufacturers share how they are planning business for next year. To read Day 1, click here. Retailers Bruce Cromartie Bruce Cromartie…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Urban Outfitters Q3 profit declines

Urban Outfitters Q3 profit declines

PHILADELPHIA, Nov 14, 2011 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Urban Outfitters, Inc. (Nasdaq:URBN), a leading lifestyle specialty retail company operating under the Anthropologie, Free People, BHLDN, Terrain and Urban Outfitters brands…

News May 13, 2013
Active sale on table – a familiar name may be bidding

Active sale on table – a familiar name may be bidding

A key hearing in the Active bankruptcy case scheduled for May 4 was postponed until May 14 after Active attorneys asked for the delay as the company reviews options for…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series