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Zumiez execs on solid Q3 results, early snow sales, Europe plans, footwear and men's blues

Information on the environment at the mall, snow performance, some struggles in men’s and footwear, strong junior’s results,…

Executive Edition December 5, 2013
PacSun's Golden State of Mind positioning has resonated with shoppers

PacSun encouraged heading into holidays

How PacSun performed in Q3 in men's and women's, details about new strategies, and information about why CEO…

Executive Edition December 5, 2013
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Tilly's expecting "pretty brutal" environment at the mall

Tilly's provided details about what it is seeing in the challenged teen space during its earnings call today.…

Executive Edition November 26, 2013
Ron Jon's flagship in Cocoa Beach is a landmark and is open 24 hours a day

Ron Jon leaders on sales trends, brand trends, expansion plans, industry changes

A talk with President Debbie Harvey and Director of Buying Don Niemann about what is working, expansion plans,…

Executive Edition November 24, 2013
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Foot Locker comments on CCS, Vans, Nike SB, Converse, Timberland

We listened to Foot Locker's conference call this morning, and have details about the performance of CCS, Vans,…

Executive Edition November 21, 2013
What Youth's Travis Ferrí© and Kai Neville

What Youth attracts prominent supporters with a new media model

Travis Ferré talks about his new media and content creation company, its fresh approach to surf media, and…

Executive Edition November 18, 2013
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Ryan Rush reverse engineers brand business model with Valor

The industry design executive has started a new brand with a different business model that offers a fresh…

Executive Edition November 18, 2013
Rip Curl surfer Alana Blanchard - Photo courtesy of Rip Curl

Rip Curl women's on the move

We've noticed Rip Curl women's getting more floor space. We followed up with VP of Design and Merchandising…

Executive Edition November 17, 2013
A Hollister opening in Sanlitun Village in China - Photo courtesy of Abercrombie & Fitch

Big changes coming for Hollister, Asia plans, more

Hollister parent company Abercrombie & Fitch announced some sweeping changes to its business operations and strategies last week.…

Executive Edition November 14, 2013
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