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Hawaii economic report, Day III: Retailers
In the first two parts of my in-depth Hawaii report, I focused on economic and tourism data and forecasts. Today, I talk to retailers on the ground level and hear…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Billabong hires retail consultant, adds board member
Press Release: Â NEW APPOINTMENTS FURTHER STRENGTHEN BILLABONG Â GOLD COAST, 29 February, 2012: Billabong International Limited today is pleased to announce two key appointments to the company and the…
News May 13, 2013
Web analysis and rankings, Day 2: Brands
Yesterday, our web series focused on the retail side of the equation. Today, we'll explore how industry brands are doing online, why some brands are doing better than others, and…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
What's new with Von Zipper
Greg Tomlinson answers some questions for us about how business is going, why Von Zipper is moving into outdoor and what's new on the product front.
News May 13, 2013
Tommy Knapp: Retailers, differentiate to survive
Editor's note: Tommy Knapp co-founded the Honolua retail chain in Hawaii and founded Club Sportwear. He's now an adjunct professor at USC. This is Part II of his column on…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Weak snow equals inventory hangover
As expected, the third worst snow season in 46 years has impacted sales and inventories at stores that sell snowboard gear, according to recently released SIA RetailTrak data.
News May 13, 2013
Tourism in Hawaii, California and Florida slipped and 2009 forecasts are lower
Tourist travel and spending in three key industry states slipped, and forecasts from Hawaii, California and Florida call for 2009 to be even lower. Economists in those states built their…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Kaenon moves beyond polarization
Press Release:  Kaenon Moves Beyond Polarization – Launches Optical Frame Collection Simple, Lightweight, Modern Frame Designs Extend Kaenon Beyond Sunglasses Â
News May 13, 2013
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
