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Vans powers in Q3, North Face feels bite

Vans powers in Q3, North Face feels bite

We listened to the VF Corp. earnings call this morning and have lots of details about Vans and North Face results around the world, including increased investment plans.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Urban's Free People to be distributed in Japan

Press Release:   Urban Outfitters Announces Exclusive Distribution Agreement for Free People in Japan   PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 8, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN), a leading lifestyle specialty…

News May 13, 2013
Tilly's business slows in Q3

Tilly's business slows in Q3

We listened to Tilly's earnings conference call this afternoon and have details about the softness the company experienced in Q3 and what that means for the rest of the year.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Seed People's Market hosts Style Book launch party

Seed People's Market hosts Style Book launch party

Press Release:   SEED PEOPLE’S MARKET HOSTS FALL COLLECTION DEBUT   Eco Department Store Welcomes Fall With Style Book Launch Party   Costa Mesa, CA, October 9, 2012 – Orange…

News May 13, 2013
Poler brings camp vibes to action sports

Poler brings camp vibes to action sports

Poler's refreshing take on the outdoors has started strong, with Poler landing in key accounts in its first year of business and winning a new brand award at ISPO.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Nike sells Umbro to Iconix

Press Release:   NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (ICON) ("Iconix" the "Company") announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the…

News May 13, 2013
Billabong performance by brand, region, strategy update

Billabong performance by brand, region, strategy update

Many details about the first half results including an update on potential buyers, brand performances, results by region, strategy update, and Nixon's surprising development.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Heritage's Jim Hennessy on storm damage, recovery plan

Heritage's Jim Hennessy on storm damage, recovery plan

We spoke with Jim last night just after he had gotten into his 8,000-square-foot store to assess the damage, which was devastating. But Jim has an action plan to move…

News May 13, 2013
Tilly's store plans for 2013, cautious Q1 view

Tilly's store plans for 2013, cautious Q1 view

Details on Tilly's earnings call this afternoon, including why the stock market did not like its view of Q1, how many stores it will open in 2013, ecommerce plans, more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series