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Skateboard Sales Still Falling

Skateboard Sales Still Falling

The challenges in the skateboard hardgoods market are continuing as the skyrocketing skate sales levels achieved during the pandemic have fallen back down to earth, and show signs of falling…

Executive Edition December 9, 2022
VF CEO Steve Rendle to Exit in Unexpected Departure

VF CEO Steve Rendle to Exit in Unexpected Departure

VF Corp. announced this morning that CEO Steve Rendle is retiring effective immediately at the same time the company announced that business is more challenging than expected. An abrupt change…

News December 5, 2022
President of Urban Outfitters Chain Exits

President of Urban Outfitters Chain Exits

Urban Outfitters, Inc. announced today that the president of the underperforming Urban Outfitters banner has left after a short tenure.

News December 2, 2022
Rough Times for Tilly’s and Zumiez

Rough Times for Tilly’s and Zumiez

The teen retailers are grappling with significant headwinds as they try to manage the challenging retail environment.

Executive Edition December 2, 2022
Challenges Continue for Urban Outfitters Chain

Challenges Continue for Urban Outfitters Chain

Continued weakness at the Urban Outfitters brand underscores how younger shoppers are dealing with inflation, especially compared to higher income customers who frequent sister chains Anthropologie and Free People.

News November 30, 2022
Poler Rebounds Post Bankruptcy

Poler Rebounds Post Bankruptcy

CEO Cape Capener tells us how Poler has rebuilt its business to former peak revenue levels and what is next for the outdoor brand.

Executive Edition November 29, 2022
Plentiful Promotions Drive Strong Black Friday Spending

Plentiful Promotions Drive Strong Black Friday Spending

Steep discounting helped drive strong retail sales on Black Friday, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment.

News November 28, 2022
Dick’s Still Testing Public Lands

Dick’s Still Testing Public Lands

Industry customer Dick's Sporting Goods commented on the performance of Public Lands during an earnings conference call this week. Plus, details about how Dick's has held on to the big…

Executive Edition November 25, 2022
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series