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Sports retail is moving fast — and sometimes sideways. This week, Shop Eat Surf Outdoor Editor in Chief Tiffany Montgomery and long-time industry analyst Matt Powell join Retail Remix for a candid discussion about what’s really happening with the biggest names in sports and activewear — and what retailers can learn from both their wins and missteps.
Listen in to hear:
- Why Dick’s Sporting Goods’ acquisition of Foot Locker is both a bargain and a big bet on Nike’s turnaround;
- The operational edge that’s helped Dick’s pull away from competitors;
- Nike’s strategic missteps and why recovery will take longer than Wall Street hopes (but is in the cards);
- Why lagging in grocery and losing its sense of fun have been just as harmful to Target as its recent DEI reversal;
- Lessons from Vuori’s cross-category and cross-gender success — and what legacy players like Lululemon can learn; and
- Why executives shouldn’t be lulled into a false sense of security following relatively rosy Q2 earnings.
From footwear giants to big-box chains, this episode pulls no punches in looking at the forces reshaping retail.
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What is Retail Remix?
The rules of retail are constantly changing. Today, we're in an exciting new era where brands can differentiate through experience and use technology to connect with customers in new and exciting ways. Retail Remix is a new podcast series brought to you by Retail TouchPoints, the industry's leading source for news, insights and research for all things customer experience. Every week, we sit down with someone who is helping put a new spin on the retail experience. Hear from the top practitioners, analysts and innovators in retail, and see what new engagement opportunities await.