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Nordstrom Details Inventory Strategy and Restructuring Plans

Nordstrom Details Inventory Strategy and Restructuring Plans

Key industry customer Nordstrom outlined its inventory strategy during COVID-19 closures and inventory plans for the rest of summer during an earnings call Thursday afternoon.

Executive Edition May 28, 2020
Dakine Equipment GM to Depart

Dakine Equipment GM to Depart

Pamela Levine, who is the Senior Vice President of the Dakine brand and works for owner Marquee Brands, answered questions for us about the changes.

News May 28, 2020
Miami SwimShow Director on July Cancellation, What’s Next

Miami SwimShow Director on July Cancellation, What’s Next

A talk with Judy Stein, Executive Director of the Swimwear Association of Florida, to see why the association had to rule out the July gathering and if the show will…

News May 28, 2020
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
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series