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New Owner for West Marine

New Owner for West Marine

The industry customer has been acquired by the same private equity firm that recently bought Birkenstock.

News April 20, 2021
Salt Life Sales Jump in Q2

Salt Life Sales Jump in Q2

Salt Life owner Delta Apparel pre-released sales results for the quarter ended April 3 Tuesday.

News April 20, 2021
Oakley’s “Outstanding” Q4

Oakley’s “Outstanding” Q4

Parent company EssilorLuxottica has high praise for Oakley's results, particularly in North America.

News April 19, 2021
The Close Nike and Foot Locker Connection

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

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

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

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

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
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series