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Zumiez at the Ala Moana Shopping Center in Hawaii - SES file photo

Zumiez's outlines grand vision for Blue Tomato, comments on Q4 results, 2015 store plans

All the details from a newsy Zumiez conference call discussing Q4 and 2014 results, and plans for 2015.

Executive Edition March 12, 2015
Calvin Klein getting a big push on the store window

Urban Outfitters CEO on combating price pressure, rejuvenating stores, online prowess

Urban Outfitters provided some interesting insight into the state of retail, the company’s businesses, and how shoppers are…

Executive Edition March 10, 2015
The Globe store in St. Kilda - SES file photo

Globe's diversification strategy paying off

Details about how Globe International performed in North America, Europe and Australia, and how the company has turned…

Executive Edition March 9, 2015
The Oakley booth at SIA this year - SES file photo

Luxottica outlines plans for Oakley growth

Luxottica executives commented several times on Oakley’s performance and future plans during the company’s annual meeting in Milan…

Executive Edition March 5, 2015
Safilo comments on Smith's

Safilo comments on Smith's 2014 results

Smith owner Safilo Group commented on the brand’s 2014 performance today. Smith's role at Safilo has gained in…

Executive Edition March 4, 2015
Hollister is rolling out more new store fronts with more windows

Hollister's woes continue, plus a big change for Hollister Australia

Hollister’s problems continued in the fourth quarter as parent company Abercrombie & Fitch struggles to reinvent itself. The…

Executive Edition March 3, 2015
SurfStitch Managing Director Lex Pedersen and CEO Justin Cameron - Photo courtesy of SurfStitch

SurfStitch, Swell, Surfdome results – plus which retailers Swell is targeting

Online retailer SurfStitch, which now also owns Surfdome in Europe and Swell in the U.S., released earnings. Executives…

Executive Edition March 3, 2015
Billabong CEO Neil Fiske - SES file photo

An interview with Billabong CEO Neil Fiske about Billabong results

A talk with Neil Fiske about the wholesale resurgence he sees for Billabong in the U.S., how Billabong…

Executive Edition February 25, 2015
Billabong International CEO Neil Fiske praised the Billabong brand leadership team

Billabong swings to profit, sees U.S. wholesale improvement

Billabong today reported financial results for the six months ended Dec. 31, and CEO Neil Fiske pointed to…

Executive Edition February 25, 2015
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