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Why some teen retailers are outperforming the pack – it's not all about price

With all the bad retail news out there, it's easy to overlook the fact that some retailers are posting decent numbers despite the drop in consumer spending. We decided to…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Jamie Mitchell renews with Quiksilver

Jamie Mitchell renews with Quiksilver

Press Release:   JAMIE MITCHELL RENEWS WITH QUIKSILVER WATERMAN COLLECTION FOR THREE MORE YEARS   February 15, 2012. Huntington Beach, CA- Quiksilver announced today that Jamie Mitchell, 10X World PaddleBoard…

News May 13, 2013

U.S., Australian retail sales tick up a bit

The latest rounds of retail spending and consumer sentiment reports show slight upticks in the U.S. and Australia. Economists in both nations are wary of interpreting the results as indicating…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Brian Garofalow joins IVI

Brian Garofalow joins IVI

Press Release:   IVI ANNOUNCES BRIAN GAROFALOW AS GLOBAL MARKETING DIRECTOR   Veteran Action Sports Marketing Leader Joins IVI To Launch Brand   Irvine, CA – (February 21, 2012) IVI…

News May 13, 2013
Snow wrap, Day 1: Retailers and manufacturers on how the season went

Snow wrap, Day 1: Retailers and manufacturers on how the season went

With the snow season starting to wrap up, we decided to ask retailers, manufacturers and trade associations how the season went. I talked to several people, including Sport Chalet CEO…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Maaji swim comes to North America

Maaji swim comes to North America

Maaji Swim from Columbia is making a splash in North America with its colorful and fanciful prints. We find out the details from Kelly Ellingson who is leading sales here.

News May 13, 2013

The new consumer-protection law: How brands like Quiksilver are managing

Clothing makers and distributors haven't been waiting around when it comes to new laws  requiring lead and phthalate testing of certain products for kids ages 12 and younger. They've been…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

American Apparel reports February results

Press Release:   American Apparel, Inc. (NYSE Amex: APP), a vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of branded fashion basic apparel, announced preliminary sales for the month ended February 29,…

News May 13, 2013
Bob Hurley and Roger Wyett on the remaking of Hurley

Bob Hurley and Roger Wyett on the remaking of Hurley

Roger and Bob show us a prototype of a new store opening in Laguna Beach in July, talk about Hurley's sponsorship of the U.S. Open, and explain how Hurley is…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series