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Retail check: a survey of four independent retailers around the country
Given that spring is here, I thought it would be a good time to check in with some independent retailers to see how business is going and how they are…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Orange 21 reports Q3 financial results
Press Release: CARLSBAD, CA, Nov 14, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Orange 21 Inc. (OTCBB: ORNG) today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2011.
News May 13, 2013
U.S. retail sales slip in April, plus consumer sentiment, port volume and CFO survey results
U.S. retail sales slumped in April, dropping by -.4 percent compared to March -- and by -10.1 percent compared to April 2008, the U.S. Commerce Dept. reported today. Those sales…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Burton and Mountain Dew partner for sustainability
Press Release: Burton Snowboards & Mountain Dew Announce New Sustainability Partnership and Launch T-Shirts Made from Recycled Bottles
News May 13, 2013
Executive Comp: What CEOs of action sports, apparel and retail companies made last year
A lot of readers responded to an earlier story I wrote about the modest salary by public company standards of Zumiez CEO Rick Brooks and the company's egalitarian executive compensation…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Study: L.A. apparel industry has expansion potential
Press Release: Image of Sun, Nature and Easy Living Drive Demand for “L.A.-Style” Brand • Los Angeles brands and designer names command a price premium based on reputation.…
News May 13, 2013
Black Box Distribution owners on their new partnership, the recession, Insight, Crossroads and the future
I drove to Carlsbad this month to meet with Jamie Thomas and Frank Messman of Black Box Distribution to find out more about what is happening with the company. Black…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Zumiez beats the competition again
Zumiez reported a robust start to the holiday shopping season Thursday afternoon, and released strong third quarter earnings. We have a summary of results.
News May 13, 2013
Nike president discusses action sports performance and strategy
Here is a more detailed report from Nike's earnings report and conference call this afternoon, including detailed comments from Nike executives about the performance and strategy of Nike's action sports…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
