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Same-store sales flash report: PacSun, Zumiez, Buckle, Macy’s, Hollister and more
September same store sales came out today so I put together a customized report for you. It includes surf industry customers and a competitor. Let me know if there are…
News May 13, 2013
Running into Pierre, Sobeca helps with fire relief, ZJ Boarding House wins contest…
I went to OC METRO's "Hot 25" party last night that celebrates the magazine's biggest issue of the year. One of the best parts of the night was running into…
News May 13, 2013
October same-store sales flash report
October same-store sales are out. Here's the report. Pacific Sunwear New focus on company-made, fashionable juniors merchandise continues to gain traction. Company same-store sales: down 0.8 percent PacSun stores: up…
News May 13, 2013
Hollister same-store sales decline slightly
Abercrombie & Fitch reported third quarter results today. Hollister same-store sales declined 1 percent. Hollister net sales increased 14 percent to $414.5 million. I'll check out their conference call later…
News May 13, 2013
Juniors apparel sales improve in August
Cary Allington at ActionWatch sent me an interesting same store sales report for August for core stores. Here's Cary's report on interesting trends during this crucial back-to-school shopping month. "Overall…
News May 13, 2013
November same-store sales flash report
November same-stores sales numbers were released this morning. Department stores appear to be the big winners. Retailers were positively impacted by a calendar shift that led to an extra week…
News May 13, 2013
2008 Waterman's Ball roundup
The surf industry turned out in force for the 19th annual Waterman's Ball and Auction Friday night at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort & Spa in Dana Point. The…
News May 13, 2013
Global economic news and information
A few reports out this month detail how the economic slowdown is impacting the rest of the world. The good news is some economists expect growth rates to begin picking…
News May 13, 2013Reader responds to retail issue
I received a passionate response to Vipe Desai's essay about why manufacturers need to open their own stores. Robby Roberts owns Pure Board Shop in Maryland. Before that, he was…
News May 13, 2013
