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After a two-month shopping spree, consumers hold back in May

After a two-month shopping spree, consumers hold back in May

Washington, June 11, 2010 – The spur in economic activity hit a small speed bump last month as the latest retail sales report shows evidence of a more timid shopper.…

News May 13, 2013
Billabong's Design for Humanity event raises more than $75,000 for Invisible Children

Billabong's Design for Humanity event raises more than $75,000 for Invisible Children

On Thursday, June 10, 2010 Billabong held its 4th annual Design For Humanity benefit (www.designforhumanity.com) on the legendary NY Street Backlot at Paramount Studios in Hollywood. The party was a…

News May 13, 2013

H & M reports six month and Q2 financial results

STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (STO:HMB): 1 December 2009 — 31 May 2010 THE FIRST HALF-YEAR - The H&M Group’s sales excluding VAT during the…

News May 13, 2013

Bill Bahne joins Firewire

Bill Bahne, a veteran of the surfboard building industry, has joined Firewire as the Head of QC and a member of the R&D team. “Aside from the tangible performance of…

News May 13, 2013

June retail sales post 3% gain

Fiscal year-to-date sales pace posts strongest performance since 2006 NEW YORK (July 8, 2010) – U.S. chain store sales posted a 3.0% year-over-year comparable-store gain for June 2010 according to…

News May 13, 2013
June retail sales mixed as retailers prepare for back-to-school, according to NRF

June retail sales mixed as retailers prepare for back-to-school, according to NRF

Press Release: Washington, July 14, 2010 – June retail sales were more of a mixed bag than a solid indicator of the direction of consumer spending. According to the National…

News May 13, 2013
Weekly sales rise by 1.4% as lingering hot weather drives consumers indoors

Weekly sales rise by 1.4% as lingering hot weather drives consumers indoors

Press Release: NEW YORK (July 20, 2010) – After last week's sales decline retailers saw the sales trend reverse itself as a result of easy comparisons and hot weather which…

News May 13, 2013

SDSI to foster growth for emerging brands during ASR

Press Release: ASR partners with SDSI to help facilitate support for emerging action sport and active lifestyle brands at SDSI investment forum and networking event.

News May 13, 2013
Kanesa Duncan-Seraphin claims 8th Molokai to Oahu World Paddleboard Championship

Kanesa Duncan-Seraphin claims 8th Molokai to Oahu World Paddleboard Championship

Press Release: Xcel's Kanesa Duncan-Seraphin won her eighth Molokai to Oahu World Paddleboard Championship title this past weekend, making the famed 32-mile crossing in 6 hours, 2 minutes, 45 seconds.…

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