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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
Designers discuss fashion, pricing and creativity during a recession

Designers discuss fashion, pricing and creativity during a recession

With consumers spending less and on the hunt for bargains, it made me wonder how those pressures are impacting design and fashion in the industry. I asked more than a…

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
Active stores still open

Active stores still open

Seven stores whose leases Active Ride Shop recently said it planned to reject in bankruptcy court were still open as of Monday. "Twenty-one Active retail stores are open for business…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

NRF: Retail container traffic to increase in March

Press Release:   Retail Container Traffic to Increase 10 Percent in March   WASHINGTON, March 12, 2012 – Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected…

News May 13, 2013
Core careers: Robert Schmidt, CEO, Katin

Core careers: Robert Schmidt, CEO, Katin

Today, we hear from Robert Schmidt, the CEO of Katin. Katin has been around since 1959 and has a store in Huntington Beach. The brand began making a fresh push…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Industry veteran Mark Welsh joins Dakine

Industry veteran Mark Welsh joins Dakine

Press Release:   DAKINE Welcomes Industry Veteran Mark Welsh as Snow Team Manager   HOOD RIVER, Ore. (March 15, 2012) – DAKINE is pleased to announce the addition of Mark…

News May 13, 2013
New Reef President on changes at Reef, his plan for the brand and new opportunities

New Reef President on changes at Reef, his plan for the brand and new opportunities

I spent a couple of hours with new Reef President Jim Gerson at Reef's Carlsbad headquarters this week. We spoke about Reef's turnaround plan, distinguishing Reef from competitors, how spring…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Fernando Aguerre to receive Dick Baker Award

Fernando Aguerre to receive Dick Baker Award

Press Release:   Fernando Aguerre to Receive Dick Baker Memorial Award   - Award to be presented at Surf Summit 15 -   ALISO VIEJO, CALIF. (March 21, 2012) –…

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