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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
Deckers Outdoor Corp. acquired Tsubo last week.

More details about Deckers deal for Tsubo

I talked with Patrick McNulty to follow up on his company's decision to sell to Deckers Outdoor Corp.…

News May 13, 2013
Shane Wallace

Where Active wants to be and how it thrives

On the heels of Active Ride Shop's big win as men's retailer of the year at the SIMA…

News May 13, 2013
A closer look at the strategy

A closer look at the strategy for Lost Girls

As I was reporting my juniors series this week, a few retailers mentioned Lost Girls sold through well…

News May 13, 2013
Sushi with the Atwater crew: Dean Bradley

Catching up with Atwater over sushi

Dean Bradley, creative director and founder of Atwater, emailed me the other day with an idea. "You need…

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