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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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.
Kevin Plank Interview Provides Rare Insight
Takeaways from a little-watched two-hour interview with Under Armour founder Kevin Plank.
Far From The Arc Of This Story
Kicking the tires before Amer's investor day: strong brand momentum, but insider selling and aggressive store growth raise flags.
Why Is BOD Only Now Protecting This House?
Unusual insider buying by Under Armour board members, plus a look at marketing, product, distribution and guidance.
No Rerating With Vans Down By The River
VF Corp's turnaround should pay off, but without Vans growth and with tough North Face comparisons, the stock can't rerate.
Doesn’t Sound Like This Is The Floor
Management's 2Q25 comments on mature-store productivity left us more skeptical of the bull case than ever.
Shift The Tractor To Second Gear Before It Stalls
Tractor Supply's comp beat leaned on its new final mile delivery program; we're not yet buying the second-half comp step-up.
DECK: Together We Fly Higher
After 1Q25, we dig into Deckers' product transition, US weakness and international expansion, plus a shaky new Street consensus.
Nike: Pigs At The Trough Often Get Slaughtered
Management called the bottom after 4Q25; we test whether Nike's turnaround is really underway.
RH: Time For A Resto In Hype
Takeaways from RH's 1Q25 results, focused on its international expansion; our view on the stock stays negative.
RH 1Q25 Preview: Sometimes The Discount Becomes Permanent
What to watch as RH reports 1Q25, with sentiment turning negative and heavy discounting looking permanent.
Nike Distribution Needs A “Personal Genie”
Distribution, not just innovation, is Nike's biggest problem today, and it may be structural rather than quickly fixable.
“Send In The Cleaners” Under Armour Style
After Under Armour's investor day, a data-driven review of its distribution cleanup ahead of new product launches.