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Timberland Impacted by Inventory Challenges in Americas Region

Timberland Impacted by Inventory Challenges in Americas Region

Timberland couldn’t escape the recent challenges in the Americas region that are impacting many outdoor brands, namely inventory overhang, cautious retailers, and slower consumer spending in some sectors. The brand…

News May 24, 2023
Urban Outfitters Banks on Back-to-School to End Sales Slump

Urban Outfitters Banks on Back-to-School to End Sales Slump

The chain’s been the laggard in parent Urban Outfitters Inc.’s portfolio as the team looks to address consumer buying shifts, while getting inventory levels and product assortment right.

Executive Edition May 24, 2023

Vans Progressing on Turnaround as Tough Year Comes to a Close

The brand’s sales slid 8% for the full year, but it’s expected to grow profit in the current year. Meanwhile, VF reported sequential improvement for its Dickies brand, which also…

Executive Edition May 24, 2023
The North Face Grows 17% for the Year Despite Tough Consumer Climate

The North Face Grows 17% for the Year Despite Tough Consumer Climate

Editor’s note: For details about how the VF-owned brands Vans and Dickies performed, see our sister site Shop Eat Surf. The North Face was the standout performer for parent company VF Corp.…

News May 23, 2023
Dick’s Sporting Goods Comments on Public Lands and Moosejaw

Dick’s Sporting Goods Comments on Public Lands and Moosejaw

(This story was updated on 6/16/2023.) Dick’s Sporting Goods commented on the opportunity it sees in the outdoor market in light of its recent investments in Public Lands and Moosejaw…

News May 23, 2023
Dick’s Sporting Goods Upbeat on its Customers, Footwear, Inventory

Dick’s Sporting Goods Upbeat on its Customers, Footwear, Inventory

President and CEO Lauren Hobart reported growth across all income demographics buying from the sporting goods retailer.

Executive Edition May 23, 2023

Boardies Founder Looks Beyond the Short as Business Evolves

Founder Nick Crook talks about the brand’s Selfridges pop-up, kids’ business, apparel expansion, and why you’ll never see Boardies shorts in a boring print.

News May 23, 2023
Canada Goose Sales Up 31.4% on International Success

Canada Goose Sales Up 31.4% on International Success

Strength in China as well as the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region helped performance luxury brand Canada Goose record a 31.4% increase in sales for the fiscal fourth quarter…

News May 22, 2023
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series