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Urban Outfitters Paints Grim Picture of 2020 Store Sales
Urban Outfitters Inc. executives painted a sobering picture of the outlook for physical retail stores until a COVID-19 vaccine or cure is found in a newsy earnings call Tuesday afternoon.…
Executive Edition May 19, 2020Kohl’s to Carry TOMS Shoes in 2020
TOMS will be sold at Kohl’s starting this year, according to Kohl’s CEO Michelle Gass. She also discussed how much the retailer has cut overall merchandise receipts for the second…
News May 19, 2020Hi-Tech Owner on Business Trends Since Hawaii Opened Up
Retailers in Hawaii have begun to open up, so we checked in with Kim Ball, who owns the important core account Hi-Tech Surf Sports on Maui.
News May 19, 2020The Big Picture with Shaheen Sadeghi
Shaheen and his family own outdoor retailer Seed People's Market, innovative shopping centers The Lab and The Camp, and the Anaheim Packing District food hall. We asked him what the…
Executive Edition May 18, 2020The Big Plunge
There’s no dodging the issue: the COVID-19 pandemic has left many companies in the paddling industry—as with countless other industries, outdoor and not—struggling to stay afloat. From outfitters looking at…
News May 15, 2020Walmart and Moosejaw Seek New Consumers
Two new brands of backpacking packs, lightweight tents, waterproof jackets, and all-in-one stoves are coming soon to a Walmart—and trail—near you. Walmart acquired Moosejaw in 2017, and for the past…
News May 15, 2020How the Coronavirus Has Impacted Vans
Plus, what VF Corp. is predicting for the promotional environment, inventory, retail disruption and returning to growth.
Executive Edition May 15, 2020Billabong Launches Boardshort Program to Help Core Retailers
“None of us would be here today if it weren’t for the iconic surf shops that helped shape our industry,” Billabong Vice President of Sales Jason Shelton said.
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