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The Close Nike and Foot Locker Connection
In its 2020 annual report, Foot Locker disclosed the percentage of total company merchandise that comes from Nike. The number will surprise you.
Executive Edition April 16, 2021
Soft Pandemic Categories Get Bounce in March
The federal government’s monthly retail numbers released Thursday morning backup what we have been hearing anecdotally from industry retailers and brands.
News April 15, 2021
Interesting Spring Trends at the Shopping Center
Last week, we spent some time at the Irvine Spectrum Center to see how stores operated by industry brands and industry customers look for spring.
Executive Edition April 14, 2021
Why Levi’s CEO is Feeling Optimistic
Plus, the early signals that a new men's denim cycle may be afoot.
Executive Edition April 13, 2021
Former Tilly’s Chief Merchandising Officer Heads to Anthropologie
Tricia Smith was highly regarded by Tilly's leaders and spent the bulk of her career at Nordstrom.
News April 12, 2021
Industry Surprises at Nordstrom
Several industry brands are getting great real estate at Nordstrom this season.
Executive Edition April 9, 2021
Hello, Stimulus!
Some retailers are reporting crazy numbers for March. And, there are indications that people may be ready to wear more than sweatpants.
News April 8, 2021
Don’t Forget the Tariffs
Any outdoor brand that raised prices over the past year could have done so because of pandemic stresses, but another root cause could have been the tariffs on goods from…
News April 7, 2021
