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The Shop Next Door includes a coffee shop

The Shop Next Door owner on remaking the surf shop model, what brands are selling, and more

Taylor Eaton owns the taste-maker store in Manly Beach near Sydney. He tells us how he has tried…

Executive Edition June 8, 2014
Rusty owner and Australian CEO Geoff Backshall - Photo courtesy of Rusty

Rusty owner on changing Australian wholesale landscape, retail plans, more

Rusty Australia CEO Geoff Backshall on the changing dynamics in the Aussie market, Rusty’s evolving strategies and retail…

Executive Edition June 4, 2014
Wholesale results batter

Wholesale results batter Quiksilver Q2; New pricing strategy announced

Quiksilver results disappoint, and CEO Andy Mooney announces major strategy changes around price. Plus, results by brand and…

Executive Edition June 2, 2014
Mark Eymes

Volcom Australia retail leader on store strategies and plans

A talk with Mark Eymes about a new shop in Manly, how Volcom plans to roll out retail…

Executive Edition June 1, 2014
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Journeys and Schuh see new trends emerging

Genesco executives detailed the first quarter performance of industry customers Journeys and Schuh during an earnings call today.

Executive Edition May 30, 2014
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Hollister expanding new store format, details Asia expansion plans, Hollister president search

Executives provided several updates on an earnings conference call Thursday including details about its significant expansion plans for…

Executive Edition May 30, 2014
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Men's posts a stunning number at PacSun

We listened to PacSun's earnings conference call and have details about the eye-catching men's result, what went wrong…

Executive Edition May 29, 2014
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Tilly's sticks to strategy in tough environment

Tilly's executives explain the company's strategy to improve sales in a tough environment without being promotional. Plus, category…

Executive Edition May 28, 2014
A Hurley activation inside Union in Manly Beach - Photo courtesy of Hurley Australia

The retail and brand scene in Manly Beach, Australia

We visited Manly Beach north of Sydney and have some highlights of what we noticed about industry stores,…

Executive Edition May 26, 2014
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