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The Buckle to Accelerate Store Expansion Amidst Higher Sales
Executives shared details about The Buckle's growing footprint and store remodels, success in women's denim and challenges in men's.
News March 13, 2026
Dick’s Execs Detail Foot Locker Turnaround Progress as Profit Declines in Q4 Results
Dick's Sporting Goods reported a record $14.2 billion in full-year sales and updated analysts on its Foot Locker turnaround plan, which includes fewer store closures than previously anticipated.
News March 12, 2026
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 and CFO Michael Henry share what's driving the turnaround in sales, margins…
News March 12, 2026
Cash Flow: The Silent Killer of Brands
The cash flow conundrum has starved more than a few brands. The good news is that it’s entirely fixable with a few relatively simple changes.
March 2
SCARPA Names New North America CEO
Jonathan Degenhardt will take over as CEO of SCARPA North America as longtime CEO Kim Miller prepares for retirement. Mark Mathews was promoted to chief commercial officer and Joe Higby…
News March 11, 2026
Tariff Refund Outlook Brightens for U.S. Importers After Court Ruling
A trade court mandate has potentially cleared the way for substantial refunds, though the path from legal victory to actual payment remains complicated. However, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection…
News March 11, 2026
Updated: North Face President Caroline Brown to Exit
VF Corp. CEO Bracken Darrell shares why Brown, who joined TNF two years ago, will be replaced by former Dickies Global Brand President Chris Goble.
News March 10, 2026
Oakley Restructures Sales Force to Better Serve Surf, Snow and Golf Markets in Key States
Going forward, a portion of the Oakley rep force will be aligned to specific endemic channels, with surf, snow and golf serving as a major focus in key states.
News March 10, 2026
Former Vans VP Laura Stauth Heads to Salomon as Senior VP of Sales
Stauth, along with recently appointed vice presidents Aaron Sullivan and LeeAnn Fallon, will spearhead Salomon's next phase of growth in North America.
News March 9, 2026
Outdoor Retailer Is Betting Big on Independent Brands
The Garage Grown Gear and Founded Outdoors Pavilion will feature up to 100 retail-ready emerging brands. Find out who will be there.
News March 9, 2026
