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The Incredible Strength of Core Retail in 2021

The Incredible Strength of Core Retail in 2021

Sales at stores on the ActionWatch Retail Panel continue to surge over 2019 levels. Details about what categories are on fire and the amazing year-to-date growth in the channel as…

Executive Edition October 19, 2021
Talking Retail with East Coast Legend Greg “Grog” Mesanko

Talking Retail with East Coast Legend Greg “Grog” Mesanko

Greg owns a high-volume Billabong store in a wealthy New Jersey suburb, and you can still find him working on the floor every day. We talked to him about what…

Executive Edition October 18, 2021
SkiEssentials.com Owner on Early Snow Sales Trends

SkiEssentials.com Owner on Early Snow Sales Trends

Josh Wolfang shares interesting insights into what is selling so far, including how the Vail Resorts season pass price cut is impacting business. Also, how supply chain challenges are affecting…

Executive Edition October 18, 2021
Core Careers: Ryan Clements of The Boardr

Core Careers: Ryan Clements of The Boardr

Ryan shares details about his path in skateboarding, what he learned during his many years as GM of Skatepark of Tampa, how he overcame getting fired, and how The Boardr…

News October 15, 2021
Mami Wata Launches in the U.S.

Mami Wata Launches in the U.S.

The brand, co-founded by Selema Masekela and made in Africa, is a surf lifestyle brand with a genderless, ready-to-wear collection celebrating diversity in the sport.

News October 15, 2021
California Ports Move Toward 24/7 Operations as Walmart, Target Add Shifts

California Ports Move Toward 24/7 Operations as Walmart, Target Add Shifts

Efforts will center around moving toward 24/7 operations at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, which together account for 40% of the containers unloaded in the U.S.

News October 15, 2021
Vuori CEO on Relationship with Core Retail Market

Vuori CEO on Relationship with Core Retail Market

We asked CEO Joe Kudla how this new outside investment will impact core retailers and the wholesale strategy. Plus, details about how much Vuori grew in 2020 and the forecast…

Executive Edition October 14, 2021
Vuori Lands $400 Million Investment from SoftBank

Vuori Lands $400 Million Investment from SoftBank

Big news from the hottest activewear brand in the market and in our industry. Details about Vuori's stunning valuation and more.

News October 13, 2021
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series