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Ron Jon President on Store Openings

Ron Jon President on Store Openings

Ron Jon, one of the industry’s biggest specialty accounts, reopened its flagship Cocoa Beach store on Wednesday. Debbie Harvey tells us what they are seeing on the demand side and…

News May 8, 2020

Nordstrom Confirms Store Closure List

Nordstrom has confirmed the locations of 16 full-price stores it is closing, a move the company announced on Tuesday.

News May 8, 2020
The Buckle Reports Steep Drop in April Sales

The Buckle Reports Steep Drop in April Sales

Industry customer The Buckle Thursday reported a steep drop in sales in April due to the coronavirus crisis.

News May 7, 2020
Even Formerly Fast-Growing Yeti is Cutting Jobs

Even Formerly Fast-Growing Yeti is Cutting Jobs

Yeti provided lots of details about how the coronavirus crisis has impacted the company’s business in an earnings conference call Thursday, including information about surging e-commerce sales.

Executive Edition May 7, 2020
Nordstrom Announces Store Closures, a Restructuring, and Safety Protocols

Nordstrom Announces Store Closures, a Restructuring, and Safety Protocols

Important industry customer Nordstrom provided a newsy update on its business Tuesday afternoon that included store closure plans and a corporate restructuring with job cuts.

News May 6, 2020
Sarah Crockett to Join Backcountry as Chief Marketing Officer

Sarah Crockett to Join Backcountry as Chief Marketing Officer

Sarah Crockett, the marketing leader for Burton, is leaving the company to become CMO of large online outdoor retailer Backcountry.com and its portfolio of brands.

News May 6, 2020
Oakley Gets Call Out in EssilorLuxottica Results

Oakley Gets Call Out in EssilorLuxottica Results

EsssilorLuxottica also provided details about interesting sales trends they are seeing in China as that country opens up after COVID-19 lockdowns that could give a hint of what is to…

Executive Edition May 6, 2020
Dakine to Close Hood River Offices

Dakine to Close Hood River Offices

Dakine licensee JR286 will be closing the brand’s iconic Hood River headquarters and moving it to Southern California because of challenges stemming from the coronavirus crisis.

News May 4, 2020
State of California to Loosen Restrictions

State of California to Loosen Restrictions

Going forward, local officials will be able to adjust operating rules based on local conditions on the ground.

News May 4, 2020

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