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Urban Outfitters CEO on State of Fashion and State of the Consumer

Urban Outfitters CEO on State of Fashion and State of the Consumer

Richard Hayne provided details about what kind of styles are selling at the company, and gave his take on the mood of the consumer during an earnings call Tuesday.

Executive Edition March 2, 2022

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, 2022
Meet the New Stance

Meet 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, 2022
Foot Locker Burned by Nike Dependence

Foot 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, 2022
Burton Executives on Remaking Analog

Burton 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, 2022
Boardriders CEO on Evolving Brand Strategies and More

Boardriders 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, 2022
Backcountry CEO on Go Forward Strategy

Backcountry 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, 2022
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series