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Hollister comp store sales

Hollister comp store sales dive in July

Hollister got roughed up in July with same-store sales falling 11 percent. For Abercrombie & Fitch, which owns…

News May 13, 2013
Jeff Kelley

Sanuk’s Sidewalk Surfer wins award

Jeff Kelley is very happy this week after learning Sanuk's Sidewalk Surfer was named Footwear Product of the…

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

Volcom investing despite slowdown

Volcom plans to continue to invest in growth initiatives even as its domestic business slows, executives said during…

News May 13, 2013
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OCBJ reports Paul Frank strikes deal

This was reported this afternoon by my friends at the Orange County Business Journal. Paul Frank Strikes Licensing…

News May 13, 2013
L to R: Jay Wilson

Osiris clawing back with its new strategy

I headed down to San Diego to meet the Osiris Shoes crew and hear how they are climbing…

News May 13, 2013
The panelists

Startup advice from Surf Diva, others

I checked out a CEO strategy forum yesterday put on by Connect, a San Diego nonprofit that links…

News May 13, 2013
Lesa Wallace

Nordstrom picks up Lesa Wallace handbags

Last year was a breakout year for Lesa Wallace of Huntington Beach. Levi's approached her with a co-branding…

News May 13, 2013
Crocs

Crocs slashes forecast citing slow spending

Crocs Inc. cut its first quarter earnings forecast this week citing slower consumer spending and costs related to…

News May 13, 2013
Andy Tompkins of ASR and Tod Swank of Tum Yeto.

Themes from the BRA Summit

I spent two days talking to many of the 20 or so retailers at the Board Retailers Association…

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