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Top Zumiez executives take salary hit in 2008

Top Zumiez executives take salary hit in 2008

Zumiez filed its proxy yesterday and I was intrigued by how the growing retailer pays its top executives. First, because the company struggled last year, like many other retailers, none…

News May 13, 2013
New IASC board members and officers elected

New IASC board members and officers elected

From International Association of Skateboard Companies Executive Director John Bernards. The Board of Directors have elected the following officers of the association for 2009:Don Brown - Chairman of the BoardGlenn…

News May 13, 2013
John Wilson leaves Reef

John Wilson leaves Reef

Reef President John Wilson is leaving the company. Here is the announcement that was sent to employees today. Steve Murray, Vans president and head of VF's action sports group, shared…

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