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VF Corp.’s Dickies brand saw revenue fall 19% in the quarter as its workwear segment’s slump and wholesale challenges persisted.

Nixon Founders Andy Laats and Chad DiNenna share what key lessons they have learned in 25 years of business.

Aug 3, 2021 SPONSOR The economy is growing quickly but its future still depends on slowing the coronavirus pandemic as consumers worry about new variants of the virus, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said today. Meanwhile, a labor shortage and supply chain disruptions are setting the stage for increased inflation. “We are now in the second half of 2021 and the economy has heated up along with the summer temperatures,” Kleinhenz said. “Gross domestic product surpa...

SPONSOR Vans, the original action sports footwear and apparel brand, is excited to announce our first footwear and apparel collaboration with Octopus, a surf brand known for its core surf sensibility mixed with elevated, minimalist aesthetics. A surfer-owned-and-run company with no big investors, no one to answer to, and no rules to follow, Octopus is the best in the game when it comes to surfboard traction, bags, grips, and leashes. With shared team riders Mikey February, Dylan Graves, and Har...

Aug 3, 2021 The Sea Otter Classic will return to Monterey, Calif. Oct. 7-10. Courtesy of Life Time SPONSOR The Sea Otter Classic, North America’s largest consumer cycling event set in beautiful Monterey, Calif. joins Life Time’s robust line-up of renowned athletic events. The acquisition leaves in place the Sea Otter Classic leadership team and Event Co-Founder and Director Frank Yohannan, and blends the mission of both organizations—to empower people to live healthy, happy lives and buil...

Aug 3, 2021 SPONSOR Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE: M) today issued a notice of redemption to redeem $1.3 billion in principal amount of its 8.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2025 (the “Notes”) on August 17, 2021. This voluntary early redemption covers the entire amount of the outstanding Notes. “Investing in the profitable growth of Macy’s, Inc. remains our priority. We are pleased that, as a result of our disciplined approach to capital allocation, especially over the past 16 months, coupled with...