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Hawaii economic report, Day I: How Hawaii is faring

Hawaii economic report, Day I: How Hawaii is faring

For my first story for our new Executive Edition, I decided to research how Hawaii is holding up during the downturn because it is such an important territory for the action…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Cyber Monday spending hits $1.25 billion, spending rises 22% vs. 2010

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News May 13, 2013
What downbeat business sentiment means for 2009

What downbeat business sentiment means for 2009

The watchwords in business these days are that to survive in a downturn, you should "focus on the positive" and "tune out the drumbeat of bad news." But here is…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
PacSun to close 175-200 stores, lands new financing

PacSun to close 175-200 stores, lands new financing

PacSun made some major announcements this afternoon in conjunction with its third quarter earnings press release.

News May 13, 2013
Florida store tour – from the mall to the beach

Florida store tour – from the mall to the beach

I tacked on an extra day to my Surf Expo trip to check out some Florida stores. I'm glad I did. I saw some interesting brand positioning and prices at…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

NRF: Retail container traffic to be up in December

Press Release:   Retail Container Traffic to be Up Slightly in December as Retailers Finish Holiday Season   WASHINGTON, December 13, 2011 – Import cargo volume at the nation’s major…

News May 13, 2013
Store tour, Los Angeles: Burton, Channel Islands, Fred Segal, DC, Nine Star

Store tour, Los Angeles: Burton, Channel Islands, Fred Segal, DC, Nine Star

On Monday, I hit stores in LA for my store tour, and saw many interesting things including: super designer Quiksilver men's product at one of LA's hippest boutiques; Insight's continued…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Green is Gold at Rip Curl Pro Search

Green is Gold at Rip Curl Pro Search

Press Release:   Costa Mesa, CA (Tuesday, Dec 20, 2011) - A multi-faceted greening approach to the 2011 Rip Curl Pro Search held in San Francisco in November has delivered…

News May 13, 2013
Travel deals are yielding mixed results in Hawaii, Australia

Travel deals are yielding mixed results in Hawaii, Australia

Travel deals for airfare and lodging are abundant, and that's showing up in some flattening in the decline of travel to and spending in important industry destinations such as Hawaii…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series