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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
ASR debuts new features including Class and press conference

ASR debuts new features including Class and press conference

ASR got underway Thursday with several new features including a morning press conference with five top industry executives and the debut of Class, a show within a show for fashion…

News May 13, 2013
Mike Martin on design competition, runway show and the juniors business

Mike Martin on design competition, runway show and the juniors business

Ezekiel and Active Ride Shop present a designer showcase Friday night as part of Style Week Orange County at the Irvine Spectrum Center. The show features a Needle & Thread…

News May 13, 2013
More photos from SIMA Image Awards and Summit

More photos from SIMA Image Awards and Summit

The SIMA Image Awards are not like most trade group award events. Tequila shots for presenters and winners, discussion about urinating in wetsuits and many airborne bread rolls were part…

News May 13, 2013
Nordstrom embraces vampire movie

Nordstrom embraces vampire movie

Retail experts keep saying stores owners need to find creative ways to drive customers into stores. While Nordstrom and vampires sound like an odd mix, the upscale retailer is jumping…

News May 13, 2013
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Strategy & Planning Series
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