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Tilly's sticks to strategy in tough environment

Tilly's sticks to strategy in tough environment

Tilly's executives explain the company's strategy to improve sales in a tough environment without being promotional. Plus, category performances, new brands added, why product margins increased and more.

Executive Edition May 28, 2014
Apple to acquire Beats for $3 billion

Apple to acquire Beats for $3 billion

Apple confirms it is acquiring Skullcandy competitor Beats, five years after Beats launched.

News May 28, 2014
Burton makes changes in sales rep force

Burton makes changes in sales rep force

Burton, which has used an independent sales agency model for years, made some changes to its sales force last week. We talk with the longtime reps involved and have a…

News May 28, 2014
The retail and brand scene in Manly Beach, Australia

The retail and brand scene in Manly Beach, Australia

We visited Manly Beach north of Sydney and have some highlights of what we noticed about industry stores, retail trends, and brand penetration in the surf town.

Executive Edition May 26, 2014
Foot Locker comments on CCS, Vans, Stance, Converse, Puma

Foot Locker comments on CCS, Vans, Stance, Converse, Puma

We listened to Foot Locker's earnings call and have a report on what executives said about CCS, Vans, Stance, Converse and Puma, and about the Europe and kids businesses.

Executive Edition May 22, 2014
PacSun launches summer marketing campaign

PacSun launches summer marketing campaign

PacSun launched its summer marketing campaign this morning that focuses on its Golden State of Mind branding.

News May 22, 2014
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series