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Nordstrom Climbing Back from Covid Downturn
Industry department store customer Nordstrom, which has been slow to bounce back, struck an optimistic note during its Q4 earnings call Tuesday afternoon.
Executive Edition March 1, 2022Meet the New Stance
Stance is a very different company post Covid, including a new "toe to head" strategy that involves a major active apparel push. We talk to CEO John Wilson about the…
Executive Edition February 28, 2022Foot Locker Burned by Nike Dependence
Nike’s push to concentrate more on its DTC business played out in a dramatic fashion Friday when large retailer Foot Locker announced Nike was providing smaller allocations of "high heat"…
Executive Edition February 25, 2022Burton Executives on Remaking Analog
We talk to Burton’s Executive Creative Director Adrian Josef (AJ) Margelist and Chief Product Officer Chris Cunningham about the major changes to the line, plus details about Burton's push to…
Executive Edition February 24, 2022Boardriders CEO on Evolving Brand Strategies and More
We talk with Arne Arens about that refreshed positioning for Quiksilver, Billabong Men's and Women's, RVCA and DC. Plus, a distribution center update and plans to expand the SDS retail…
Executive Edition February 22, 2022Backcountry CEO on Go Forward Strategy
We had a very informative talk with Backcountry CEO Melanie Cox about how many stores the online retailer plans to open annually, how they are changing the private label strategy,…
Executive Edition February 17, 2022What’s Selling at Influential 303 Boards
303 is one of those premiere skate shops that all the brands want to collaborate with. We talk with Owner Sam Schuman about what's selling and are blown away by…
Executive Edition February 15, 2022Mandy Fry on Z Supply’s New Activewear and Sunglass Lines
We talk to President Mandy Fry about the new lines and about Z Supply's growth numbers overall. Plus, how her husband Curt Fry, a sunglass industry veteran, spearheaded the new…
Executive Edition February 14, 2022