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Pit Viper Finds a Following in the Brand’s Sarcastic Humor
How the Salt Lake City business went from spray painting sunglasses one by one to a fast-selling, full-on eyewear brand by not taking things too seriously.
News June 5, 2023
Bike Retailers Ride Inventory Glut As Demand Softens
As American consumers return to spending money on experiences post-pandemic, they’re not spending nearly as much at bike shops as they did during the COVID-19 outbreak. Thus bike retailers that struggled…
News June 5, 2023
Retailers Ask Biden to Step in on Port Talks
The National Retail Federation is pressing President Joe Biden to step in on the West Coast dockworker contract talks ahead of the peak season, following last week’s labor disruptions at…
News June 5, 2023
Columbia Sportswear Announces Sorel President Stepping Down
Columbia Sportswear Company announced that Mark Nenow, president of the Sorel brand, has resigned to focus on his health. Nenow joined the company in 2007 to the lead the footwear…
News June 2, 2023
Zumiez Reports Challenging Quarter as Shoppers Pull Back
Revenue for the industry customer drops below pre-pandemic levels during a difficult quarter for many retailers. However, the company's stores in Europe and Australia are seeing better results.
Executive Edition June 1, 2023
Tilly’s Swings into the Red as Inflation, Fears of Recession Weigh on Shoppers
Promotions are likely to tick up in categories such as shorts and swim as the retailer pointed to macroeconomic pressures on consumers, a common theme among companies’ earnings updates over…
Executive Edition June 1, 2023Patagonia Sues Nordstrom For Allegedly Selling Fake Shirts
Outdoor apparel brand Patagonia has filed a lawsuit against retailer Nordstrom for allegedly selling "thousands" of counterfeit Patagonia items.
News June 1, 2023
Patagonia Sues Nordstrom For Allegedly Selling Fake Shirts
Outdoor apparel brand Patagonia has filed a lawsuit against retailer Nordstrom for allegedly selling “thousands” of counterfeit Patagonia items. The complaint, filed with a California federal court, states that the…
News June 1, 2023
Macy’s to Handle Excess Spring Inventory with Further Markdowns
The retailer also said it will rework its inventory levels and assortment in response to falling demand as it lowered its full-year guidance.
Executive Edition June 1, 2023
