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The scene outside the toll road hearing

Toll Road hearing update 2

DEL MAR - It's democracy in action. It's a carnival. It's hot, muggy and buggy inside the cavernous…

News May 13, 2013
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Shane Wallace on new store and cash flow

I stopped by the new Active store in San Diego during ASR. The store, adjacent to Petco Park,…

News May 13, 2013
A Lost bikini. Photos courtesy Lost

Orders big for Lost bikini launch

A couple months ago I went to the Lost fashion show that promoted the launch of the juniors…

News May 13, 2013
Lab Holdings of Costa Mesa

The Lab owner bids on Portland project

The Costa Mesa company that owns The Lab and The Camp shopping centers is one of three finalists…

News May 13, 2013
The view from Mikke Piersonäó»s Malibu house. The home - and Mikkeäó»s family are all okay. Photo courtesy of Mikke.

Fires impacting surf, skate companies

I've checked in with a few companies that could be impacted by the Southern California fires. Here's what…

News May 13, 2013
I like the bar the best. It has great booths

Hanging in the kitchen with Pelican’s Chef

The best part of going to an opening party for Pelican Hill Golf Club and Pelican Grill in…

News May 13, 2013
The ZJ Boarding House team on a sale day. Mikke Pierson is in the front row in the red-and-white shirt.

Mikke Pierson: The retailer’s view

I asked Mikke to weigh in on the topic because I know he feels passionately about it. Mikke…

News May 13, 2013
A Beach Bums private label T-shirt.

More on Beach Bums' private label

Cliff Haddadin, the president and CEO of Beach Bums Boardshops, brought up the issue of private label goods…

News May 13, 2013
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Details from Zumiez Q3 conference call

Better late than never.Private label Last year, private label comprised 14.3 percent of the business. That number will…

News May 13, 2013
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series