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U.S. consumers still searching for a bottom

U.S. consumers still searching for a bottom

U.S. consumers are sending mixed signals about whether the economic downturn is bottoming. March retail sales results released today show an end to the promising run of month-over-month growth in…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

SIA preregistration, hotel, exhibitors higher

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News May 13, 2013
Interesting insights from Bob McKnight's speech at UCI

Interesting insights from Bob McKnight's speech at UCI

Editor's note: This story was originally posted Wednesday May 20. We moved it so that it appears on the home page through the U.S. Memorial Day holiday weekend. Quiksilver CEO…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Online retailers to offer promotions beyond Cyber Monday

Press:   Washington, November 21, 2011 – As online shopping continues to reach unprecedented levels, retailers plan to emphasize value and savings to their shoppers all holiday season long. According…

News May 13, 2013
Core Careers: Ryan Heuser, president and co-founder, Paul Frank Industries

Core Careers: Ryan Heuser, president and co-founder, Paul Frank Industries

Editor's note: Today we debut a new feature called "Core Careers" where industry leaders share details about their career paths, key business advice, how they handle tough issues at work,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Swimco announces acquisition of Swimwear Etc.

Press Release:   The Family-Owned Western Canadian Retailer Becomes One of the Largest Swimwear Chains in North America   Calgary, Alberta – Western Canadian swimwear retailer Swimco has purchased Swimwear…

News May 13, 2013
Jim Glik on back-to-school sales and strategies at the 54 Glik's stores

Jim Glik on back-to-school sales and strategies at the 54 Glik's stores

Editor's note: As part of our special Back-to-School report, Glik's vice president Jim Glik shares how sales are going, the chain's merchandising approach, the company's successes with direct marketing, how…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

CFA hosts webinar Thursday on compliance with new California law barring slavery and human trafficking

  PRESS RELEASE:   NEW WEBINAR INFORMATION - AN ISSUE OF HIGH IMPORTANCE!   If you are not in compliance with the new California law banning slavery and human trafficking,…

News May 13, 2013
Comprehensive September retail report – including some good news

Comprehensive September retail report – including some good news

Today we offer an expanded roundup of retail performance for September that includes action sports industry customers, teen retailers, discount chains, department stores, and other specialty retailers. The goal is…

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