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PacSun moving away from swimwear and board shorts

PacSun moving away from swimwear and board shorts

PacSun will carry less swimwear, shorts and boardshorts in favor of its private label denim, fashion tops and printed Ts from young brands, PacSun CEO Sally Frame Kasaks told analysts…

News May 13, 2013
May a difficult month for U.S. retailers, with some exceptions

May a difficult month for U.S. retailers, with some exceptions

May was not a stellar month for many U.S. retailers, though industry customer The Buckle and inexpensive teen retailer Aeropostale continue to post strong numbers. Here are some results for…

News May 13, 2013
Underwriting Party raised $50,000 toward Waterman's weekend; photos from party

Underwriting Party raised $50,000 toward Waterman's weekend; photos from party

I'm a little late posting the results of the Underwriting Party last Friday but here are the details and some great photos from the event courtesy of SIMA and photographer Kevin…

News May 13, 2013
Nike revenues flat in Q4, net income rises 3 percent excluding certain items

Nike revenues flat in Q4, net income rises 3 percent excluding certain items

Nike Inc. said this afternoon that revenues for the quarter ended May 31 were flat excluding the impact of currency changes. Including the impact of currency changes, revenues fell 7…

News May 13, 2013
Most retailers report weak June same-store sales

Most retailers report weak June same-store sales

June sales were tough for many retailers, with The Buckle and Aeropostale two of the exceptions. Here are some results for industry customers and competitors. Pacific Sunwear no longer reports…

News May 13, 2013
Vans star of VF earnings

Vans star of VF earnings

Vans was the star of VF Corp.'s earnings conference call this afternoon, with executives citing the brand's 14 percent increase in revenue in constant currency for the quarter ended June…

News May 13, 2013
Industry parties at La Jolla Group open house for new headquarters

Industry parties at La Jolla Group open house for new headquarters

Photos, videos and a recap of the launch party. Hundreds of industry insiders mobbed the new Irvine, Calif., offices and distribution center of the La Jolla Group Wednesday night.  We're…

News May 13, 2013
Macy's Q2 profits better than expected on lower inventories and cost cutting

Macy's Q2 profits better than expected on lower inventories and cost cutting

The good news: Macy's earnings and cash flow were better than expected in the second quarter. The bad news: That upside suprise came from lowered inventories and cost cutting, not…

News May 13, 2013
Roy Turner assesses last week's Surf Expo, plus photos from the floor

Roy Turner assesses last week's Surf Expo, plus photos from the floor

I checked in with Roy Turner yesterday to get his thoughts on how Surf Expo went last week. Roy discusses attendance, the challening date issue and whether the show will…

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