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Rusty one year after move to La Jolla Group

I ran into Charlie Setzler, president of Rusty North America, at Joel Cooper's Lost party. Charlie told me…

News May 13, 2013
Girls and juniors still

Girls and juniors still difficult for Abercrombie

Abercrombie & Fitch continues to have problems with its female sector across all its retail concepts. Girls, juniors…

News May 13, 2013
Details about Hollisteräó»s

Details about Hollister’s international push

I listened to the Abercrombie & Fitch conference call this morning to hear the company's upcoming plans for…

News May 13, 2013
Michael Tomson and Joel Cooper at the party last night for their new book äóìGoinäó» Big: Gotcha and the Evolution of Modern Surf Style.äó The book is available on Surfline.com.

Business lessons from the Gotcha era

I've been reading the new book about rise and fall of Gotcha and talking to Gotcha founders Joel…

News May 13, 2013
Buckle CEO surprised by break

Buckle CEO surprised by break out year

The Buckle's stellar year in fiscal 2007 surprised CEO Dennis Nelson. During a conference call with investors this…

News May 13, 2013
Dane Williams

Reports released on death of Dane Williams

I talked with San Diego Police Lt. Kevin Rooney about toxicology and cause of death reports that came…

News May 13, 2013
Mada founder and owner Vinnie De La Pena

Mada brings on new partner and other news

I spoke with Mada founder Vinnie De La Pena the other day to catch up on what's new…

News May 13, 2013
Buckle outperforms competitors

Buckle outperforms competitors again

The Buckle has some retail magic going on. It's one of the few retailers humming along despite the…

News May 13, 2013
Oakley headquarters in Foothill Ranch.

Oakley records Q1 double digit sales growth

Oakley's new owner Luxottica Group S.p.A. reported first quarter earnings Thursday that indicated Oakley's integration into the Italian…

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