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Urban Outfitters Sales Fallout Continues on Marketing, Fashion Misses
The company plans to be more promotional for the holidays. Plus, CEO Dick Hayne discusses how retail is on the cusp of major transformation due to artificial intelligence.
Executive Edition November 22, 2023
Outdoor Industry Contributes More Than $1 Trillion to U.S. Economy
The U.S. economic impact of the outdoor industry has exceeded the trillion-dollar mark for the first time. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis late last week released…
News November 22, 2023
Nordstrom Sales Dip in Quarter as Retailer Narrows Full-Year EPS Forecast
Sales at Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack fell in the recently ended quarter. Executives addressed working through designer inventory, women’s private label, and soft traffic trends.
Executive Edition November 22, 2023
Dick’s Sporting Goods Raises Outlook for Year, Comments on Moosejaw, Public Lands
Dick’s Sporting Goods bucked overall soft retail trends in the third quarter, posting a 2.8% increase in net sales after a solid back-to-school season. Comparable sales increased 1.7%. According to…
News November 21, 2023
Rab, Lowe Alpine CEO Matt Gowar to Step Down
Equip Outdoor Technologies, parent company of technical outdoor apparel and equipment brands Rab and Lowe Alpine, has announced that it is looking for a successor for Matt Gowar, CEO and owner.…
News November 21, 2023
Backcountry’s First Wholesale Line Creates a Buzz at Outdoor Retailer
Online retailer Backcountry had one of the busiest booths at Outdoor Retailer Winter in Salt Lake City, Utah, last week. Backcountry was there to launch its namesake private label line…
News November 20, 2023Roark Women’s Team Reflects on One-Year Mark
The segment has met the company’s revenue targets and helped round out Roark’s overall offering.
News November 20, 2023
Reef Hires Michael Minter as Chief Marketing Officer
Minter’s hiring marks Reef’s first-ever chief marketing officer as the footwear brand continues to invest in its business.
News November 20, 2023
Sorel Names Cory Long President
Columbia Sportswear announced today that footwear industry veteran Cory Long will be the new president of the Sorel brand. Long most recently was global general manager and chief global merchant…
News November 16, 2023
