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Black Week for Large Retail Companies

Black Week for Large Retail Companies

Companies are aggressively cutting costs that go way beyond store staff. Plus, Urban Outfitters' rent strategy during the crisis.

Executive Edition March 31, 2020
Brands Find Varied Ways to Help Coronavirus Fight

Brands Find Varied Ways to Help Coronavirus Fight

A wide range of companies including Vans, Dippin' Daisy's, Sun Bum, Jetty, New Balance, Vail Resorts and more are helping to fight the coronavirus and its impacts.

News March 30, 2020
Volcom CMO on #StayHomeForThis Campaign

Volcom CMO on #StayHomeForThis Campaign

Volcom Chief Marketing Officer Ryan Immegart shared with us how the campaign came about and how the Volcom team is holding up during the crisis.

News March 30, 2020
Small Business Help Could Arrive by Friday

Small Business Help Could Arrive by Friday

The Treasury Department said it hopes to release documents and instructions later Monday on how businesses can apply for the funds, according to the Wall Street Journal.

News March 30, 2020
Rip Curl’s New Owner Outlines Cuts and Other Coronavirus Actions

Rip Curl’s New Owner Outlines Cuts and Other Coronavirus Actions

Like so many companies around the world, Kathmandu and Rip Curl are grappling with the nearly complete and sudden drying up of revenue while sitting on millions of dollars’ worth…

News March 27, 2020
Tilly’s, Journeys, Schuh Furlough Employees

Tilly’s, Journeys, Schuh Furlough Employees

More large industry customers announced major furloughs of employees and other cost cutting moves today.

News March 27, 2020
Lululemon’s Coronavirus Lessons and Inventory Approach

Lululemon’s Coronavirus Lessons and Inventory Approach

Executives discussed what they learned in China and how North America and Europe may be different, plus the company's strategies for managing inventory during the crisis.

Executive Edition March 27, 2020
Skateboard Sales Jump During Crisis

Skateboard Sales Jump During Crisis

There appears to be one bright spot in this whole mess: skateboard sales are seeing a big bump.

News March 27, 2020
Tommy Bahama Retools Marketing Message, Shifts Spring Shipments to December

Tommy Bahama Retools Marketing Message, Shifts Spring Shipments to December

Plus how it is handling retail employees starting next week, and what wholesale accounts are asking for in the current environment.

Executive Edition March 27, 2020
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series