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Vans Hits Road Bumps in Q2

Vans Hits Road Bumps in Q2

Several challenges hurt Vans in Q2 and led VF executives to emphasize on a conference call that VF is about more than one brand.

Executive Edition October 22, 2021
Christy Sports CEO on Snow Sales Trends, Supply Chain and More

Christy Sports CEO on Snow Sales Trends, Supply Chain and More

Christy's is a major snow player with 65 stores in four states. We spoke with CEO Matt Gold about early reads on the snow season, how last year turned out,…

Executive Edition October 21, 2021
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
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series