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Urban Outfitters has Bucklesque Q2

One of my readers suggested I should be covering Urban Outfitters, given how many action sports brands sell…

News May 13, 2013
PacSun: Weaker than expected sales in December and additional expenses caused the company to lower Q4 guidance today.

December same-store sales flash report

Mostly, it wasn't pretty out there in December, though The Buckle had a stellar month. Here's the report:…

News May 13, 2013
Industry consultant PT Townend of ActivEmpire

Wooly, others react to White/Target news

The news today that top snowboarder Shaun White is creating a line for Target makes me wonder: How…

News May 13, 2013
Duke Edukas of Surfside Sports at an ASR retail panel.

Duke: Maybe retailers should start brands

Duke Edukas, co-owner of Surfside Sports in Costa Mesa, had an interesting idea for the future at a…

News May 13, 2013
Buckle still going strong

Buckle still going strong despite economy

I think the only people spending money on a consistent basis are Buckle shoppers. Somehow, the company is…

News May 13, 2013
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Japanese economy shows signs of slowing, Australian retail sales soften

Economists are watching Japan closely after the country's unemployment rate rose and household spending fell in June. The…

News May 13, 2013
The Volcom booth at ASR in January.

Volcom earnings coming later today

Volcom releases fourth quarter and year end results this afternoon. I'll listen to the conference call and post…

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

Update: PSun may keep some shoe brands

Since I posted my story this morning that mentioned PacSun told brand executives in January that it is…

News May 13, 2013
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PacSun looking to cultivate young brands

PacSun is refining its strategy of doing business with young brands, company executives said yesterday on a conference…

News May 13, 2013
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