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TJX Ramps Up Sierra Expansion

TJX Ramps Up Sierra Expansion

The active and outdoor business Sierra is enjoying a trajectory much like its sister off-price brands in the TJX Companies Inc. portfolio. The smaller sister business to chains such as…

News February 29, 2024

TJ Maxx Sister Brand Sierra Eyes Continued Growth in Active, Outdoor

CEO Ernie Herrman offered some thoughts on the active and outdoor off-price business during Wednesday’s earnings call and addressed the potential market share opportunity for the TJX business with this…

News February 29, 2024
Retail Check In With Rapid City’s Roam’n Around

Retail Check In With Rapid City’s Roam’n Around

PFAS, supply chains, and community involvement are all top of mind for one independent outdoor specialty retailer based in Rapid City, South Dakota. Outdoor store Roam’n Around serves the Black…

News February 28, 2024
Urban Outfitters Brand Study Underway to Aid Turnaround

Urban Outfitters Brand Study Underway to Aid Turnaround

Net sales fell nearly 13% for the year as a comprehensive brand review aims to clarify the direction of the UO business.

Executive Edition February 28, 2024
Pacsun Brand Exec Talks Creative Crowdsourcing, Leveraging Social Media

Pacsun Brand Exec Talks Creative Crowdsourcing, Leveraging Social Media

The company’s associate director of brand offers more insights on the launch of the Pacsun Collective and how the retailer is leveraging TikTok and other social media platforms for its…

News February 28, 2024
Macy’s to Shutter 150 Namesake Stores, Focus on Luxury

Macy’s to Shutter 150 Namesake Stores, Focus on Luxury

Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury will expand over the next three years as the company also pumps investments into improving product assortments, supply chains, and fulfillment under new CEO Tony Spring.

News February 27, 2024
Ski Brand Dynafit Targets Uphill Market In North America

Ski Brand Dynafit Targets Uphill Market In North America

In the past, many North American ski resorts had signs that said uphill skiers would be prosecuted for trespassing. Today more and more ski resorts are allowing uphill skiing, and…

News February 27, 2024
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series