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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
Johnny Monson tries on an Allyance jacket for fall. Johnny is a veteran designer who previously worked at Gotcha

Industry vets aiming up with Allyance

Johnny Monson has design chops. He worked at Gotcha during the glory years, helped build Rusty in America…

News May 13, 2013
Liz Pierce of Roth Capital Partners

Analyst lowers Q3 PacSun estimates Economy grows less than forecast in Q2

Concern about consumer spending led stock analyst Liz Pierce of Roth Capital Partners in Newport Beach to lower…

News May 13, 2013
Vans and North Face help lift

Vans and North Face help lift VF results

VF Corp. recorded strong second quarter results, beating earnings estimates despite the tough economic climate and rising costs.…

News May 13, 2013
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Clothing sales weak at Zumiez in March

Zumiez recorded a 3 percent decline in same-store sales in March. Weak categories: men's and juniors clothing. Strong…

News May 13, 2013
Vestal's Gary Crane and Pete Kelly.

Vestal ramping up Vans watch line

I stopped by Vestal last week to find out more about its licensing group, whose latest partnership is…

News May 13, 2013
PacSun April results rise but

PacSun April results rise but Q1 down

Pacific Sunwear recorded a 4 percent increase in same store sales in April at its PacSun chain. But…

News May 13, 2013
The Buckle kills it again led

The Buckle kills it again led by denim

Nearly every other retail chain is feeling some pain from the tough economy. Not The Buckle. The company…

News May 13, 2013
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