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Urban Outfitters reports Q4 and full year financial results

Press Release:   Urban Outfitters Reports 4th Quarter Operating Results   PHILADELPHIA, PA March 12, 2012 - Urban Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ:URBN), a leading lifestyle specialty retail company operating under the…

News May 13, 2013

Looking for fashion clues at Urban Outfitters

Urban Outfitters stores are doing better than most in this environment, so I decided to dig a little deeper to find clues about what is working for them that other…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Finalists announced for Australian Surf Awards

Press Release:   FRIDAY 16th MARCH 2012: Australia’s Surf Retailers Federation today announced the Finalists for the 2012 Australian Surf Industry Awards. The votes are all counted and the respective…

News May 13, 2013
The new consumer-protection law: an interview with the Consumer Product Safety Commission

The new consumer-protection law: an interview with the Consumer Product Safety Commission

Action sports apparel companies are scrambling to understand, prepare and comply with a new consumer-safety law that requires testing of clothes and other products for lead and phthalates, which are…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Kate Upton joins Skullcandy team

Kate Upton joins Skullcandy team

Press Release:   Skullcandy Turns Up the Volume Announcing the First in their "Supermodel Crew" - 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Girl Kate Upton  

News May 13, 2013
PacSun's new merchandising look and focus

PacSun's new merchandising look and focus

Pacific Sunwear CEO Sally Frame Kasaks told the audience at an investors' conference last week that the company has broadened its focus beyond its surf and skate roots. Now, PacSun…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Rip Curl opening store in Laguna Beach

Rip Curl opening store in Laguna Beach

Rip Curl's Dylan Slater provides us some details about the brand's upcoming store in Laguna Beach.

News May 13, 2013

The North Face's secrets to succeeding during a downturn

The North Face, along with Vans, has been a top-performing brand for VF Corp. during the recession, and I recently sat down with The North Face President Steve Rendle to…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Body Glove signs Garrett McNamara

Body Glove signs Garrett McNamara

Press Release:   Redondo Beach, CA (3 April, 2012) – Extreme waterman Garrett McNamara is the latest athlete to join the Body Glove family. McNamara has signed on for wetsuits,…

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