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CEO Pierre Andrí© Senizergues of Sole Technology with Rick Reiff

Running into Pierre, Sobeca helps with fire relief, ZJ Boarding House wins contest…

I went to OC METRO's "Hot 25" party last night that celebrates the magazine's biggest issue of the…

News May 13, 2013
PacSun's Brea Mall store.

October same-store sales flash report

October same-store sales are out. Here's the report. Pacific Sunwear New focus on company-made, fashionable juniors merchandise continues…

News May 13, 2013
Hollister same-store sales

Hollister same-store sales decline slightly

Abercrombie & Fitch reported third quarter results today. Hollister same-store sales declined 1 percent. Hollister net sales increased…

News May 13, 2013
Juniors apparel sales improve

Juniors apparel sales improve in August

Cary Allington at ActionWatch sent me an interesting same store sales report for August for core stores. Here's…

News May 13, 2013
November same-store sales

November same-store sales flash report

November same-stores sales numbers were released this morning. Department stores appear to be the big winners. Retailers were…

News May 13, 2013
The Reef team past and present

2008 Waterman's Ball roundup

The surf industry turned out in force for the 19th annual Waterman's Ball and Auction Friday night at…

News May 13, 2013
Hong Kong

Global economic news and information

A few reports out this month detail how the economic slowdown is impacting the rest of the world.…

News May 13, 2013
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Reader responds to retail issue

I received a passionate response to Vipe Desai's essay about why manufacturers need to open their own stores.…

News May 13, 2013
L to R: Sullen co-founder Ryan Smith

Sullen optimistic despite economic slowdown

Wall Street may be beating up on the big industry companies these days, but a few small brands…

News May 13, 2013
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