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Last week was the worst pre-holiday sales week in 40 years, but analysts predict more to come

Last week was the worst pre-holiday sales week in 40 years, but analysts predict more to come

December has been a brutal month for the industry, and for all of retailing, as several key reports released today and this week show. It was the worst Christmas week…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Wick Winder welcomes Eswic Clothing

Wick Winder welcomes Eswic Clothing

Press Release:   “After knowing Jimmy for a decade I am very excited to be a part of his new project. In a challenging and changing market a brand like…

News May 13, 2013
How industry executives are planning at a time of low visibility/Part II

How industry executives are planning at a time of low visibility/Part II

Today, we hear from Anthony Wilson of Salt Water Wine Surf Centres in Australia, Ted Wueste of Factor 54 and retail consultant Alan Roseman about planning strategies at a time…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Skullcandy reports Q4 and full year financial results

Press Release:   Fourth quarter net sales increased 29.0%   Annual net sales increased 44.8%   Fourth quarter gross profit margin increased sequentially to 49.9% from 47.5%   PARK CITY,…

News May 13, 2013

The view on media changes from inside The Surfer's Journal and Surfline

For the third installment in our series about marketing spending in print and online, I checked in with some media executives to get their take on the biggest challenges, changes…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Zumiez reports February sales

Press Release:   Net Sales Increased 23.0% to $40.2 Million; February 2012 Comparable Store Sales Increased 14.2%  

News May 13, 2013
More details about Active's creditors

More details about Active's creditors

Here is the latest on Active's Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, according to the court file. Active, which now operates 21 stores, is one of the action sports industry's most important…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Tavik Swimwear collaborates with PacSun

Tavik Swimwear collaborates with PacSun

Press Release:     Tavik Swimwear & PacSun Collaborate For Trade Collective   Tavik Swimwear collaborates with PacSun for Trade Collective. The collection will feature exclusive designs and campaign for…

News May 13, 2013
Global retail sales show some improvement

Global retail sales show some improvement

After U.S. retailers reported May comps last week that were generally a return to downward trending, we wanted to see how the rest of the world was performing. Today, we…

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