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Zumiez Irvine Spectrum

Zumiez Posts Eighth Straight Positive Comp Quarter But Flags Consumer Slowdown Late in Q1


Zumiez posted fiscal Q1 net sales of $193.3 million and comparable sales growth of 4%, but management flagged…

News June 5, 2026
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North Face Surges and Vans Shows Life in Americas as VF Corp. Returns to Full-Year Revenue Growth

VF Corporation returned to full-year revenue growth for the first time in three years, powered by growth at…

News May 20, 2026
OneTurn Europe

European Volcom Execs Add etnies, Emerica, éS to OneTurn Portfolio

Nidecker is tapping OneTurn, run by former Liberated Brands Europe leaders, to run on-the-ground distribution and brand building…

News May 6, 2026
Converse Nike

What Happened to Converse and Are There Signs of a Turnaround?

Converse has experienced steep revenue declines in recent years. We explore the brand's product challenges, market trends and…

Executive Edition April 13, 2026
Zumiez store front

Zumiez Posts Strong Q4 and Full-Year Results, Eyes 25 Store Closures in 2026

Zumiez reports Q4 and full-year fiscal 2025 results, with record private label penetration, improving European margins, and accelerating…

News March 16, 2026
Tilly's store

Tilly’s Sales Accelerate as Store Closures and New Leadership Pay Off

Tilly's reported its first profitable Q4 since 2021 and seven straight months of comp growth. CEO Nate Smith…

News March 12, 2026
Kiosk Skate Shop, Val Surf, Slappy's Garage, etnies, éS, and Emerica

Etnies, éS, and Emerica Closed E-Commerce Sites for Skate Shop Day

The initiative redirected online shoppers to independent skate retailers instead, while the brands’ team riders, distributors, sales representatives,…

News February 27, 2026
Photos from Zumiez 100K event

Zumiez 100k: Where Recognition, Competition, and Culture Collide

Zumiez's annual 100k celebration is not your usual corporate recognition retreat. We take a deep dive into how…

News February 3, 2026
Vans Quarterly Results

Can Vans Make A Comeback? Specialty Retailers Weigh In

VF executives pointed to a few bright spots in the business in Q3. We wanted to find out…

Executive Edition January 28, 2026
Bracken Darrell VF Corp.

The North Face and Vans Parent Reports Revenue Growth, Driven by Americas

A strong holiday season, ecommerce and Americas drove better-than-expected results at VF Corp. TNF and Timberland reported growth…

News January 28, 2026
Sun Choe Vans NRF 2026

Vans President Sun Choe Shares Details About Ongoing Turnaround

Product excellence over sales volume, a clearer purpose and a freshened-up team are some of the ways Choe is aiming…

News January 13, 2026
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series