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The marketing scene at the U.S. Open

The marketing scene at the U.S. Open

I spent Friday in Huntington Beach checking out the marketing scene on Main Street and at the Nike U.S. Open. Hurley raised the game with Phantom Create, DC also made…

News May 13, 2013
Outdoor Retailer: The List

Outdoor Retailer: The List

12 trends, brands, and products that intrigued us at the Winter OR show, including goggles, Teva, Hippy Tree, Burton's tree, Columbia's new push, and a popular alpha male.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
DC joins Vans at JC Penney

DC joins Vans at JC Penney

We stopped by JC Penney to view DC's debut there and to see how new CEO Ron Johnson is working to radically transform the department store chain.

News May 13, 2013
Stance CEO on business, what's next

Stance CEO on business, what's next

Stance executives on how many stores the young brand is now in, some key investments the brand is making, and what's next for the Breakthrough Brand of the Year.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Donavan Frankenreiter to perform at Avalon Canyon

Donavan Frankenreiter to perform at Avalon Canyon

Press Release:   Catalina.com Presents Donavon Frankenreiter at Avalon Canyon   Catalina.com and the World Famous KROQ-FM Partner on Concert to Benefit Local Youth  

News May 13, 2013
Glik's on retail trends, what's selling

Glik's on retail trends, what's selling

We check in with several retailers this week on how spring sales are unfolding, hot selling brands, and more. Today we hear from Jim Glik of Glik’s in the Midwest.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

New Zumiez CFO resigns after short stay – replacement named

Editor's note: Zumiez filed this notice with the SEC today:   On August 20, 2012, Marc Stolzman, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary of Zumiez Inc. (the “Company”), gave notice…

News May 13, 2013
Wyett and Hurley on Nike, Hurley and action sports

Wyett and Hurley on Nike, Hurley and action sports

We find out more about why Nike kept Hurley and future plans, talk to Bob about taking the CEO seat again, and ask: is the Nike Trojan Horse theory dead?

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Q2 sales grow 20.4%, August comps up 3.7%

Editor's note: Net income declines 19.2% to $2.1 million due to acquisition, relocation costs   Press Release:   LYNNWOOD, WA--(Marketwire -08/30/12)- Zumiez Inc. (ZUMZ) a leading specialty retailer of action…

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