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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

VF sells majority interest in John Varvatos

Press Release:   GREENSBORO, N.C. & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 8, 2012-- The owners of John Varvatos Enterprises, Inc. – VF Sportswear, Inc., a subsidiary of VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) and John…

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
WeSC sales and profits fall

WeSC sales and profits fall

Details about WeSC's financial results for the six months and third quarter ended in January.

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
Twitch re-signs with etnies

Twitch re-signs with etnies

Press Release:   ETNIES AND TWITCH: GOING STRONG FOR MORE THAN A DECADE   Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg Re-Signs with etnies, Gears Up to Release His Film 420% All Natural  …

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
Collier joins Tilly's board

Collier joins Tilly's board

In a recent filing, Tilly's stated it has added a new board member, one that has a lot of industry experience.

News May 13, 2013
Deals spur a rebound in tourist travel, but a drop in spending

Deals spur a rebound in tourist travel, but a drop in spending

Updated at 3pm with new charts and data for Hawaii. May results were released today after we published this post. Tourist traffic in four key markets important to action sports…

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