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Bright Spots Emerge at Core Retail

Bright Spots Emerge at Core Retail

While not universal, we have been hearing some very encouraging early reports from several core retailers about how sales are bouncing back post lockdown.

News May 27, 2020
What’s Selling Now

What’s Selling Now

When Swiftwick’s chief marketing officer Joanna Mariani recently tried buying her 5-year-old daughter a new bike to replace the one she’d outgrown, the stores were completely sold out. Over the…

Gear May 26, 2020
Burton Cancels 2021 Burton U.S. Open

Burton Cancels 2021 Burton U.S. Open

The Burton U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships is the world’s longest running snowboard event, and Burton has owned and run the event since 1983.

News May 26, 2020
Why The Buckle’s Not Planning Big Promotions

Why The Buckle’s Not Planning Big Promotions

Plus other news from the company's Q1 earnings call, including how reopened stores are performing.

Executive Edition May 22, 2020

TJX Outlines Buying Strategies in Post COVID-19 World

Plus, the shocking sales results at company stores that have reopened.

Executive Edition May 21, 2020
Macy’s Details How Reopened Stores Are Performing

Macy’s Details How Reopened Stores Are Performing

The company also talked about how long depressed sales could last, what categories are selling, and more.

Executive Edition May 21, 2020
Mossimo and Wife Change Plea to Guilty, Agree to Serve Time in Prison

Mossimo and Wife Change Plea to Guilty, Agree to Serve Time in Prison

Industry veteran Mossimo Giannulli and his wife have changed their tactics in the college admissions cheating scandal and will now plead guilty, according to various news reports.

News May 21, 2020
How Mike West and 686 Outerwear are Adjusting to the Crisis

How Mike West and 686 Outerwear are Adjusting to the Crisis

We asked the owner of 686 how the company is handling staffing issues, what they are seeing from retailer orders, and how he thinks the snow season will unfold for…

Executive Edition May 20, 2020
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series