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Ryan Heuser on changes at Paul Frank

As Paul Frank Industries switches from an in-house business model to a licensing strategy, big changes are happening…

News May 13, 2013
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ESPN expands and upgrades online mission

ESPN is creating an online action sports network that will launch in the fall and include several internet…

News May 13, 2013
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O’Neill opens first flagship store in Anaheim

I checked out the new O'Neill store at the GardenWalk shopping center in Anaheim yesterday. I had lucky…

News May 13, 2013
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March sales hurt PacSun

Same-store sales fell 8 percent at PacSun stores in March. The company experienced "significant" weekly sales volatility due…

News May 13, 2013
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Columbia records flat U.S. sales in Q1

I found some interesting business information in Columbia Sportswear's earnings last week that could be useful to action…

News May 13, 2013
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Jarden discusses K2 ski business and orders

Jarden Corp., which acquired K2 last year, hosted its first quarter conference call yesterday. First quarter sales rose…

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez ordering conservatively

Zumiez ordering conservatively for 2008

Zumiez executives said during the company's first quarter earnings conference call that they are maintaining their conservative outlook…

News May 13, 2013
Billabong acquires Sector 9

Billabong acquires Sector 9 for its latest buy

I've heard executives say some of the best deal-making gets done in tough economies. Billabong is certainly making…

News May 13, 2013
Quik to design Hang Ten line

Quik to design Hang Ten line for Kohls

Kohl's announced this morning that it struck a licensing deal with American Brand Holdings to become the exclusive…

News May 13, 2013
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