Mr. Tom Cassidy
President, Duke, Otis, and Buck Consulting
Member of the Retail Council
Council Member Biography
Tom Cassidy is the President of Duke, Otis, and Buck, a consulting company which focuses on retailer and brands in the athletic, outdoor, and action sports (skate and surf) industries. Mr. Cassidy has over 30 years of experience with performance and lifestyle brands, including over 22 years at Nike. His experience in working with strategic accounts and sales/marketing management capacities on a global basis enables him to understand more deeply the impact of ever the changing market trends and brand positioning. In addition to Nike, Mr. Cassidy has held sales, marketing, and executive management positions at Royal Robbins and Speedo. He has worked in footwear, apparel, and accessories to help round out his extensive base of knowledge. Mr. Cassidy's years of involvement in key roles have helped him to create a vast network of contacts in his respective industries of expertise. (This is me - Update Profile)
Employment History
- 2005 - 2008
- Global Director, REIGN ACCESSORIES, INC.
- 2004 - 2005
- VP of Sales and Marketing, Trikke
- 2004 - 2005
- Vice PresidentMarketing, Point Azul
- 2002 - Unspecified
- President, Duke, Otis, and Buck Consulting
- 2002 - 2002
- Director of Sales and Marketing, Royal Robbins
- 1979 - 2001
- Regional Sales Manager, NIKE, INC.
GLG NewsSM Analyses by Tom Cassidy
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March 3, 2010
Toning Shoes, While Hot, Could Be Bad Nike Fit | www.reuters.com
I will not get much of an argument when I state that I am generally bullish about Nike most of the time. I worked there for 22 years and know the place pretty well.My confidence in the brand is the direct result of witnessing Nike winning the competition time and time again. One cannot ignore the track record after all of the analysis is completed.This article warrants further review as it exposes a Nike Achilles heel: the female consumer.
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February 23, 2010
Wall Street Upbeat on Skechers Outlook | www.wwd.com
The names of the companies change, but the results are the same when a category gets hot: a trend emerges, the retailers jump on the trend, and the stock becomes the next beauty to behold.If it is a singular trend fueling the fire, then one of the key questions to always ask is how sustainable is the trend? The answer is not always clear, and the implications can be the difference between beauty or the beast. So will Sketchers in the future look more like an UGG or a Healy's? Let's look closer.
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May 21, 2009
Under Armour is Everywhere | www.fool.com
Under Armour has been the darling athletic stock of this decade. The big question now is if they can keep the momentum rolling. Are they the real deal with a tremendous future, or have we seen the best of them? The article posted on the Motley Fool site paints a very positive picture. Is the premise for prosperity warranted? My analysis will focus on some of the key reasons I feel UA is at more risk than suggested by the writer of this article.
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The Combination to Foot Locker
October 20, 2008
Ahead of the Bell: Food Locker | www.forbes.com
Foot Locker has had more than it's share of problems over the past couple of years. For those of us who have been around for a long time, their performance has been a wake-up call to the leader of the industry. The author makes some very critical points in the article which lead to support the future direction of the retailer Foot Locker. The key points need to be reviewed to decipher if the author is on solid ground with their assessment. Does Foot Locker have the ability to break the chains that have shackled their performances over the past couple of years? Is the combination to the lock the right one to free the retailer to be successful once again? Let's take a look.
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January 21, 2008
Under Armour Shares Fall After Downgrade | money.cnn.com
How real are the issues that currently face Under Armour? The stock fell 24% on Friday as part of a perfect storm fueled by recession concerns, negative retail reports for the Holiday period, and a UA forecast termed disappointing by stock analysts, all converging at the same time. What impact will the upcoming UA Super Bowl advertisement and release of the cross training footwear line have on the brand in 2008? Can the brand achieve their projected long term growth rate of 20-25%? These are some of the key issues which help to answer the ultimate question: can Under Armour protect their house.
GLG Study Groups with Tom Cassidy(?)
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
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| Sporting Goods Retailers Experts | 123 |
| Experts in the Retail Council | 100 |
GLG Live Meetings with Tom Cassidy(?)
Tom Cassidy has not participated in any GLG Live Meetings.
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