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Holiday shoppers at South Coast Plaza on Black Friday.

November weaker than expected for some stores

November sales were weaker than expected for many retailers. While several companies said sales over Thanksgiving weekend were…

News May 13, 2013
Brands find a way to throw

Brands find a way to throw holiday parties despite cost cuts

Tis’ the season for holiday parties and during this recession, I wanted to know if action sports companies…

News May 13, 2013
True Love and False Idol shirts

La Jolla adds a brand to its portfolio

The La Jolla Group has obtained the master license for streetwear brand True Love and False Idols. The…

News May 13, 2013
SIA President David Ingemie

Report from SIA on new venue, reaction, drop in Calif attendance

Denver and Colorado rolled out the red carpet for the SIA tradeshow yesterday. Politicians, local media and the…

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver CEO Bob McKnight with surfers Kelly Slater and Raimana Van Bastolaer.

PT reports on Kelly Slater 3D movie premiere

SLATER GOES BIG! Monday night in L.A., the California Science Center Kelly Slater went big -- and I…

News May 13, 2013
Globe CEO on making profit in

Globe CEO on making profit in a downturn

I spoke with Globe International Limited CEO Matt Hill Sunday about the company’s half-year earnings results. Globe is…

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver CEO Bob McKnight

Quik says results better than expected

A quick summary of Quiksilver’s results for the first quarter ended Jan. 31. We’ll have more details later…

News May 13, 2013
Jack's Surfboads co-owners Bobby and Ron Abdel.

Jack's update on remodeling, expansion

Jack’s Surfboards co-owner Jamal Abdelmuti gave me an update on several new Jack’s projects, including a major remodel…

News May 13, 2013
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American Apparel opens store in Leeds, England

Press release: LOS ANGELES and LEEDS, England, April 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Apparel (Amex:APP.a - News), the vertically…

News May 13, 2013
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