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Per Welinder

Report and photos from IASC Summit

I drove to the Tehachapi at the end of last week for the International Association of Skateboarding Companies…

News May 13, 2013
D Nachnani

BRA Summit lineup finalized

The Board Retailers Association Summit starts Wednesday in Huntington Beach. Here are details about the final lineup of…

News May 13, 2013
Dick Baker. Photo by Shop-eat-surf

Dick Baker paddle out set for May 31 at Doheny

SIMA released the details of the public paddle out for Dick Baker today. Also, I am compiling a…

News May 13, 2013
April retail comps better than

April retail comps better than expected for some chains

April same-store sales were better than expected for several retailers. Here is a report for some chains that…

News May 13, 2013
PacSun's reports a Q1 09 loss

PacSun's reports a Q1 09 loss, but less than Q1 08 loss

PacSun today reported an $8.7 million net loss, or 13 cents per diluted share, for its Q1 09,…

News May 13, 2013
The Osiris Becky Bones shoes are one of the many skate styles carried by Journeys.

Journeys execs on Foot Locker's skate push and more

I'm catching up on the earnings conference call that the parent company of shoe retailer Journeys had last…

News May 13, 2013
Tiffany Mongomery and Toby Bost on stage at the GroupY Innovator Series at The Camp in Costa Mesa

Toby Bost on acquisitions, supporting core retailers, social media marketing and more

The La Jolla Group is moving to add brands to fill out its portfolio, O'Neill Clothing and La…

News May 13, 2013
Details about Quiksilver's job

Details about Quiksilver's job cuts

I checked in with Quiksilver spokesman Joshua Katz to find out more about the 168 jobs that will…

News May 13, 2013
Skin Industries owner and CEO Al Borda

Talking business with Skin Industries owner and CEO Al Borda

I've seen the brand Skin around for awhile, and have seen more of it recently in PacSun stores…

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