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    Krista Zuber

    Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst at TD Cowen

    Krista Zuber is a Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst at TD Cowen, specializing in the retail and consumer brands sector with a focus on softlines, luxury, and athletic apparel. She provides in-depth coverage of major companies including Skechers, Academy Sports & Outdoors (ASO), and operates as a key contributor to industry-leading consumer sector research, delivering actionable insights and proprietary surveys that inform investor decision-making. Zuber joined Cowen and Company in 2013 following experience at Dahlman Rose, and continued with the firm through its transition to TD Cowen in 2024, amassing over a decade of sector research expertise. She holds FINRA registration with multiple securities licenses and is recognized for her leadership in collaborative projects such as the TD Cowen China Consumer Survey, establishing a strong track record in retail equity research.

    Krista Zuber's questions to COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR (COLM) leadership

    Krista Zuber's questions to COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR (COLM) leadership • Q1 2025

    Question

    Krista Zuber, on for John Kernan, inquired about the specific drivers of the increased $150 million cost savings target, the company's long-term optimal SG&A rate, and the factors contributing to the business turnaround in China.

    Answer

    CFO Jim Swanson detailed that the savings stem from supply chain optimization, labor efficiencies, a prior reduction in force, and disciplined discretionary and capital spending, with a long-term goal of returning operating margins to the double-digit range. CEO Tim Boyle added that the China business has significant growth potential due to its relatively small current size, a strong outdoor trend, and ongoing investments in localized product design.

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    Krista Zuber's questions to PVH CORP. /DE/ (PVH) leadership

    Krista Zuber's questions to PVH CORP. /DE/ (PVH) leadership • Q4 2024

    Question

    Krista Zuber, on for John Kernan, asked about the opportunity to accelerate inventory turns, given the company's progress in channel cleanup and SKU rationalization, alongside the current product transitions.

    Answer

    CEO Stefan Larsson explained that the long-term goal is to continuously optimize inventory to demand by improving planning and buying each season. He noted that while they sometimes have to adjust after being too lean, the company will become increasingly data and demand-driven to achieve step-by-step improvements in inventory optimization over time.

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