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April retail comps better than expected for some chains
April same-store sales were better than expected for several retailers. Here is a report for some chains that carry action sports brands and a few competitors. Same-store sales measure sales…
News May 13, 2013
PacSun's reports a Q1 09 loss, but less than Q1 08 loss
PacSun today reported an $8.7 million net loss, or 13 cents per diluted share, for its Q1 09, compared to a $12 million net loss for Q1 08. PacSun forecasts…
News May 13, 2013
Journeys execs on Foot Locker's skate push and more
I'm catching up on the earnings conference call that the parent company of shoe retailer Journeys had last week in which the company discussed the skate shoe market several times.…
News May 13, 2013
Toby Bost on acquisitions, supporting core retailers, social media marketing and more
The La Jolla Group is moving to add brands to fill out its portfolio, O'Neill Clothing and La Jolla Group CEO Toby Bost said last night. He was speaking to…
News May 13, 2013
Details about Quiksilver's job cuts
I checked in with Quiksilver spokesman Joshua Katz to find out more about the 168 jobs that will be eliminated by Quiksilver in coming months, based on a list published…
News May 13, 2013
Talking business with Skin Industries owner and CEO Al Borda
I've seen the brand Skin around for awhile, and have seen more of it recently in PacSun stores mixed in with the MMA lifestyle brands. So I followed up with…
News May 13, 2013
Survey predicts weak back-to-school shopping season
Reuters: U.S. consumers will spend 8.5 percent to 12 percent less this year on back-to-school items than they did last year, as cash-strapped parents try to get children to wear…
News May 13, 2013
Mark Miller leaves DC Shoes
Updated July 30 with comments from Mark and confirmation from Quiksilver. Mark Miller, senior vice president and general manager, Americas, has left DC Shoes. Mark's departure comes after DC President…
News May 13, 2013
La Jolla Group brings O'Neill swim in-house
The La Jolla Group recently switched from a licensing model to producing swim in-house starting with the spring 2010 season. I asked Kari Johnson, O'Neill Clothing's VP of Design for…
News May 13, 2013
