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It's no surprise that the Olympics is seen as a huge branding/marketing opportunity for retailers. However, instead of the usual flourish of pop-ups around a key event, Paris has seen long term investment in flagships and new brands entering the market. Per the below article, what would typically be 2 or 3 new leases on the Champs-Elysees in a given year has instead proven out to be full blown leases for 13 retailers. Curiosity has me wondering if that was always Plan A or if this is Plan B as the investment costs for quality pop-ups were too high. #TheRetailLawyer #retailers #Levis #Olympics #attorneyadvertisement #retailevolution https://lnkd.in/eg2iHq_U

It's no surprise that the Olympics is seen as a huge branding/marketing opportunity for retailers. However, instead of the usual flourish of pop-ups around a key event, Paris has seen long term investment in flagships and new brands entering the market. Per the below article, what would typically be 2 or 3 new leases on the Champs-Elysees in a given year has instead proven out to be full blown leases for 13 retailers. Curiosity has me wondering if that was always Plan A or if this is Plan B as the investment costs for quality pop-ups were too high. #TheRetailLawyer #retailers #Levis #Olympics #attorneyadvertisement #retailevolution https://lnkd.in/eMCYpuYF

JD Sports Fashion CEO Régis Schultz recently stated in a fireside chat at the World Retail Congress, "I'm not trying to be everything for everyone." Leading an ambitious growth plan of 350 stores across Europe and North America, his vision is to remain focused on the right real estate within malls, the young athlete as the customer and strengthening diversity in their stores. 👇 Read the full article to understand the why behind these and to learn more about his expansion. #retail #growth #fashion #athlete #retailinsights

I consider myself an optimistic pessimist. Whenever I plan to do something, I instinctively evaluate every factor that might influence the outcome and anticipate potential setbacks. It may seem like a waste of time and even come across as indecisive. However, this approach serves me well, especially when tackling new challenges or innovative projects. I take a comprehensive view of the task at hand, thinking through the entire process from start to finish. I carefully assess the potential difficulties and obstacles, determining which can be overcome and which cannot. I also evaluate the resources required and whether they are accessible. Most importantly, I contemplate both the best and worst possible outcomes, preparing myself accordingly. By the time I commit to action, I have a clear and detailed plan in my mind. From that point on, I move forward with confidence, unburdened by fear or hesitation. As challenges arise, I focus on solving them without second-guessing the original decision. This is what the ancient Chinese military strategy refers to as“plan thoroughly before taking action.”Of course, if I were a bit bolder when assessing negative outcomes, I might seize even more opportunities. #QlAODAN #Qiaodansports #sport #sports #brand #branding #marketing #newproduct #sportsbrand #sportswear #sportsbusiness #sportsindustry #sportsbranding #sportsmarketing #sportsfootwear #sportsshoes #distributor #distributorship #distribution #distributioncenter #distributionnetwork #retail #retailnews #retailexperience #retailing #retailer #retailers #wholesale #wholesaler #footwear #footwearbrand #shoes #running #runningshoes #run #marathon #runner #marathonrunner #marathonshoes #lifestyle #footwear #design #footweardesign #sportsdesign #sportsfashion #sportsbiz #footwearindustry #footwearfashion #footwearinnovation #sportsfans #sportsfan #retailbusiness #retailinnovation #retailindustry #branddesign #b2b #b2bmarketing #b2bsales #b2bbusiness #feiying #feiyingpb #feiyingpb4 #feiyingplaid #feiyingrunningshoes #partner #businesspartner #cooperation #collaboration #athletic #athlete #personalbest #tbs #turbo #action #optimistic #pessimist #confidence #leadership #management #leader #strategy #mindset #military #opportunity #outcome #action #accountability #fear #growth #personalgrowth #project #projectmanagement

#"𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁" 𝗮𝘁 𝗩𝗙 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻... 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗲, 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 🪒 Bracken Darrell, the new CEO at VF Corp. is embarking in a major organizational and brand porfolio change. He described third quarter 2023 results as "terrible"😱, with double-digit declines on all major business units, including 𝗩𝗮𝗻𝘀, 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 an surprisingly to me, also 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲. The question now is which brand or brands will be chopped next? 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲? 𝗗𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗲𝘀? Will the new porfolio look more 𝘳𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘥𝘰𝘰𝘳 🍁, or 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘺𝘭𝘦🛹? What is your take of it? Which brands should stay at core of this group with a market capitalization of $6 billion? #management #vfcorp #brandmanagement

The Olympic Games 🥇and/or the DtC strategy? Certainly both for some…. 🇫🇷#Hoka, #Salomon, Arc'Teryx, On, JD sports, Adidas and the new Lacoste flagship, Lululemon...All have opened a store in recent months in Paris in different neighborhoods (Champs Élysées, Marais, Opéra, etc.) 🎯For some brands, especially new emerging ones, increasing their share of DTC and meeting their end consumers by opening their own store and offering them a unique brand experience (emotional versus transactional) constitutes an important element of their strategy. Deckers Fiscal year 2023 Highlights 📊Wholesale net sales increased 11.6% to $2.161 billion compared to $1.937 billion. 📊DTC net sales increased 20.8% to $1.467 billion compared to $1.214 billion. DTC comparable net sales increased 23.1% over the same period last year. 📈 HOKA ® brand net sales increased 58.5% to $1.413 billion compared to $891.6 million. #sportsindustry #flagshipstore #Directtoconsumer #brandstrategy

05/09: Day 9 of 90 Day Challenge *Analysis of Metro Brands Limited:-* Key Highlights:- 1) Weak Q1FY25 results 2) Demand acceleration from H2 3) Healthy store addition plans 4) Tie-up with New Era Cap Metro Brands Ltd reported disappointing Q1FY25 earnings due to a variety of circumstances, including reduced wedding dates, election-related interruptions, and a heatwave, resulting in a flat revenue profile. MBL is projected to dramatically increase its footprint in the S&A (sports and athleisure) segment through tie-ups and acquisitions. This will provide the next phase of progress. MBL indicated that demand would increase starting in H2FY25. Demand is likely to rise due to a low base in the same period last year, as well as a good wedding and holiday season. Strengthening Sports & Athleisure portfolio: MBL intends to dramatically strengthen its S&A offerings over the next one to two years through acquisitions/partnerships with FILA, Footlocker, and New Era Cap. MBL plans to relaunch the FILA brand with fresh product offers during the current fiscal year, leveraging Metro/Mochi's existing retail network and the recently acquired Foot Locker brand. MBL plans to launch exclusive FILA shops in FY26, signaling a rapid expansion of the brand. Last month, MBL negotiated a long-term licensing agreement with New Era Cap, a New York-based headwear sports fashion company. MBL currently has exclusive rights to distribute and sell NEC products, such as headwear (caps, hats, and visors), apparel, and accessories, via retail locations, kiosks, and online channels. The addition of NEC will boost S&A's product range, complementing Foot Locker (sports footwear). According to MBL, NEC items are in the premium class (caps priced between Rs 3,000 and 4,000) and would target niche and premium clientele who buy at Foot Locker. Thus the company has promising long term prospects with growth plans. *Not a stock recommendation. Only for educational purpose.* #finance #stockresearch #equityresearch #stockmarket #post #linkedin

“A key thing for me, is that with hindsight, I’ve never joined a business at a high point. I don’t know whether that’s stupidity on my part or what, but I tend to join brands when they’re at a point of inflection. That could be a smaller brand that needs to make their next steps or a brand with substantial history, and a longevity in terms of how long they’ve been around. Quite often, there’s a lot of cyclical things happening. There’s stalling and a need to sort of regroup, relook at it, and relaunch. I firmly believe that highly profitable retail success stems from the integration of brand, business, and consumer needs and this is at the core of my approach. Throughout my career I’ve emphasized that great retail is built not on one thing but on the formula of process/operational efficiency + emotional engagement = sustainable commercial and brand growth. This holistic approach, underpinned by both operational acumen and a deep understanding of consumer behaviour, has driven significant growth for the brands I’ve worked with........." Read more in the article below pulled together by the great people at MacGregor Black. Many thanks Michael Heap, Mark Thursby and Jon McNeish #Retail #Strategy #Winning #Future #Leadership

JD Sports Fashion has reported a 8.1% fall in operating profit before adjusting items for 2023/24 to £973.9m despite a 2.7% revenue increase, driven by rising wages and investment costs. Click here to read more. #fashion #fashionnews #retail #retailnews #JDSports

DICK'S Sporting Goods kicked off the year with net sales of more than $3 billion in Q1, an increase of 6.2%, according to a company press release. Comparable sales in the quarter grew 5.3%, on top of 3.6% growth the year prior. Net income fell 9.6%, but still came in at $275 million. The retailer opened two House of Sport stores in the quarter, for a total of 14, and plans to open six more of the experiential format in the year to come, CEO Lauren Hobart said on a call with analysts.  Thanks to the strong results, Dick’s already raised its comps outlook for the year and now expects growth between 2% and 3%, up from 1% to 2% previously. Net sales for the year are expected to fall between $13.1 billion and $13.2 billion.