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Michael Tomson, Joel Cooper and Making Partnerships Work

Michael Tomson, Joel Cooper and Making Partnerships Work

We asked Joel about his relationship with Michael, including how the partnership started, what the big growth years of Gotcha were like, and his advice for creating a lasting partnership.

News January 19, 2021
Costa Vets Launch New Sunglass Brand

Costa Vets Launch New Sunglass Brand

Bajio is coming out of the gate aggressively – a 60-person team, 12 styles and 400 SKUs, and an emphasis on sustainability.

Executive Edition January 15, 2021
Nordstrom Reports Large Drop in Holiday Sales

Nordstrom Reports Large Drop in Holiday Sales

Department stores continue to be one of the hardest hit sectors of the retail industry because of the pandemic.

News January 13, 2021
Zumiez Moves Into In-House Home Delivery

Zumiez Moves Into In-House Home Delivery

Plus, the challenging snow business in Europe, their view of 2021, and their astonishment that more retail companies haven’t eliminated e-commerce warehouses in favor of fulfilling all digital orders in…

Executive Edition January 13, 2021
Rough Holiday for Urban Outfitters

Rough Holiday for Urban Outfitters

Details about what went wrong for the company over the holidays.

Executive Edition January 12, 2021
Paul Naude Elected SIMA President

Paul Naude Elected SIMA President

Several other industry leaders were elected to the Board of Directors.

News January 12, 2021
Tilly’s CEO: Brick and Mortar is Not Dead

Tilly’s CEO: Brick and Mortar is Not Dead

How Tilly's is approaching new store openings and lease negotiations in light of the pandemic, holiday store results in Southern California, the skate hardgoods expansion and more.

Executive Edition January 12, 2021
K2 Sports President on Mindbender Success, Winter Sales Trends, and the Rise of DTC

K2 Sports President on Mindbender Success, Winter Sales Trends, and the Rise of DTC

“All I can say is I would be concerned if I was the competition," John Colonna said. "Freeride is our category and I look forward to continuing to take back…

Executive Edition January 11, 2021
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series