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Nike Inventory Surges, Aggressive Liquidation Planned

Sep 30, 2022

The company said it plans to “throw one or two competitive elbows” as it moves to clear excess inventory. The | Read more…

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Rip Curl Shows Growth in All Channels

Sep 21, 2022

Lots of details about Rip Curl’s full year results, including a big surge in wholesale, how women’s performed and how | Read more…

The Tilly's back-to-school window in August - Photo by SES

Rough Q2 for Tilly’s as Inflation Bites

Sep 1, 2022

Important industry customer Tilly’s is not immune to the slowdown in spending happening at some retailers that cater to younger | Read more…

Shoppers at the Irvine Spectrum Center this month - Photo by SES

Large Retailers and Brands on Consumer Spending Trends, Inventory, and Promotions

Aug 29, 2022

We distill what large, publicly-traded retailers and brands are saying about consumer spending trends, inventory issues, promotions and their outlook | Read more…

Clearance product at Nordstrom last week. The company has had to mark down clearance even further to move it. Photo by SES.

Nordstrom to “Aggressively Right-Size” Inventory

Aug 23, 2022

Executives turn more cautious after seeing a change in customer behavior and because of problems with the company’s private label | Read more…

A Vans store in Century City - SES file photo.

Vans Takes Step Back in Q1

Jul 29, 2022

Details about why Vans missed expectations in Q1, including the issue with the U.S. Vans store fleet.

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Simms Fishing Products To Be Acquired by Vista Outdoor

Jul 27, 2022

Vista Outdoor will pay $192.5 million for Simms, a fishing brand and designer, marketer and manufacturer of waders, outerwear, footwear and | Read more…

Urban Outfitters in Waikiki - SES file photo

Urban Outfitters Waikiki - SES file photo

Urban Outfitters: Younger Consumers Feeling Inflation Pinch

May 26, 2022

Urban Outfitters Inc. offered insight into how inflationary pressures are impacting different types of customers during its earnings call Tuesday. | Read more…