UPON FURTHER REVIEW
The considered view, once the noise settles.
Every company under dedicated coverage gets an Upon Further Review report each quarter, typically within 3–5 business days of its earnings call. It goes well beyond the sell-side’s earnings recaps: what actually changed, what it means, and an updated financial model. Included in both paid plans.
DEEP DIVES
Original research you won’t find anywhere else.
At least twice a year for every company under dedicated coverage, a Deep Dive goes well beyond the earnings calls, with store visits, channel checks and primary research that most of the sell-side no longer has time to do. Included in the $500 plan.
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This “Day” Was Just Waiting To Happen
Lululemon's recurring leadership transition problems, informed by a conversation with former CEO Christine Day.
Lululemon: All This Board Intrigue Can Drive A Person Lulu
A governance deep dive into Lululemon's proxy fight and the proposed director slate, and why the board's makeup matters for the brand.
Three Is A Magic Number
Adidas looks set to win in three of its four key sports, with the US World Cup as its way into American consumers.
Channel Conflict Set To On
Can On keep 20%+ growth beyond 2026? A look at its young direct-to-consumer business and friction with wholesale partners.
Fashion Island: A "Tight Fit" For Athleisure
Fourth semi-annual mall channel check: softer traffic, tighter promotions, and who is winning in athleisure.
Plant An Olive & Martini Glass Sales Will Follow
Williams-Sonoma's new AI cooking assistant, Olive, could cement its lead in cookware as younger shoppers seek DIY help.
Trading Down: Not Seeing The Value
Floor & Decor's new push into international and commercial growth marks a turning point most investors aren't ready for.
Are There Any Clothes Under This Armour?
Under Armour keeps pushing back its promised turnaround inflection, and guidance still points to slowing revenue.
Trying To Find The “Source” Of Upside
A look at Arhaus's top ten furniture suppliers, where it is usually the dominant customer, and how tariffs may help it.
Timberland DTC: Luv 2 Luv Ya
VF Corp now points to Timberland as a model brand; we compare its direct-to-consumer push with the business a decade ago.
Something’s Stalling: Hal For Time?
Despite a 3Q25 pickup, it's still unclear whether Tractor Supply's initiatives can support its 3% to 5% comp target.
UGGly Stocks Are Often The Most Attractive
Deckers is down about 65% from its high, but a review of promotions suggests HOKA and UGG remain healthy brands.
Better/Worse Nike Stuck With A Bigger Dick’s
A store-by-store look at Dick's House of Sports and Fieldhouse concepts, and how the Foot Locker deal changes its Nike relationship.
Throwing Shoelaces Against The Shoe Wall
Where Nike's turnaround stands on distribution and product, and why the new Sport Offense structure won't pay off before FY27.
Good Story But Just Doesn’t Turn Us On
Rising wholesale promotions are an early warning for On, while China acceleration and apparel are its main offsets.
This Academy Teaches Lots Of Theory
Academy's growth math looks great on paper, but new-store economics and a Nike-driven sales lift raise doubts it can deliver.
A EuroTrip That “Gary Doesn’t Know”
A month in, RH Paris traffic looks soft and RH's long-term goal to double the business looks stretched.
There’s A Light At The End Of This Tunnel
Williams-Sonoma has built the only business covering the whole home furnishings market, now extending into B2B and Rejuvenation.
Looking Forward To The Sunset
Lululemon's weak product still traces to its former product chief; how the reorganized product engine could recover.
Arhaus Is A Very, Very, Very Fine House
Arhaus has grown into a real rival to RH, big enough that RH recently hired away its Chief Merchant.