Firewire and Lost Surfboards teaming up
Firewire Surfboards' new method of making surfboards has received an endorsement and order from Lost Surfboards. The two…
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VF Corp to open more Vans stores
VF Corp. owns Vans and Reef, in addition to a host of other brands including Wrangler, North Face…
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Vans president cautiously optimistic on ‘08
Vans President Steve Murray told me yesterday at ASR that the company's outlook is more cautious than last…
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Nordstrom will open at Fashion Island
Good news for the surf and skate industry. A new Nordstrom sure to carry the industry's brands will…
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Macy’s reorganizes, thousands of jobs cut
Macy's announced a major reorganization today that will eliminate about 2,550 jobs. The company also announced same-store sales…
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Some good retail and economic news
Some of my friends at Atwater have been teasing me about having so much doom and gloom economic…
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Americas business strong for Billabong
Here's some interesting information about Billabong's results during the second half of 2007. Billabong is headquartered in Australia…
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Quik posts Q1 loss, cutting costs
Quiksilver posted a $21.9 million loss in the first quarter, largely due to its struggling hardgoods division. The…
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Tips for managing business in a downturn
I saw this story on Forbes.com this morning and thought it had some good information. The examples are…
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