Shop Eat Surf Outdoor

Latest Posts

Core Store Sales Better than Expected in May

Core Store Sales Better than Expected in May

ActionWatch believes two trends are driving strong sales at core stores, which could also have a good June.

News June 9, 2020
Macy’s Raises $4.5 Billion in Financing

Macy’s Raises $4.5 Billion in Financing

One of the industry's biggest customers says it now has money to pay outstanding bills and purchase inventory, among other things.

News June 8, 2020
Rethinking Sustainability

Rethinking Sustainability

As lockdowns went into effect, companies shuttered, and air pollution cleared, a new sort of think piece began to appear—one that called for a greener reopening that looked nothing like…

News June 5, 2020
Vail Resorts Discusses Coming Summer and Winter Seasons

Vail Resorts Discusses Coming Summer and Winter Seasons

Vail Resorts operates 37 mountain resorts and regional ski areas and is one of the largest customers for the snow industry.

Executive Edition June 5, 2020
Zumiez Roars Back

Zumiez Roars Back

Zumiez provided lots of details on an earnings call Thursday afternoon about sales trends at reopened stores, including what kinds of stores are working, what is selling, and the impact…

Executive Edition June 5, 2020
How Pura Vida Performed in Q1

How Pura Vida Performed in Q1

Plus, what Vera Bradley Inc. ended up paying for 75% of the company including the earn out and the brand's astounding growth rate last year.

Executive Edition June 4, 2020
Tilly’s Reports Mixed Results in Reopened Stores

Tilly’s Reports Mixed Results in Reopened Stores

Plus, how the company is handling inventory, landlords and store expansion plans.

Executive Edition June 3, 2020
Why Report from Dick’s Sporting Goods Provides Hope

Why Report from Dick’s Sporting Goods Provides Hope

Executives at Dick’s Sporting Goods struck several optimistic notes on an earnings call that gives one hope about a possible easing of the economic hemorrhaging.

Executive Edition June 3, 2020
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series