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The drumbeat of bad news continues
Hopefully, the economic picture for retailers is not as bleak as it sounds on the financial pages lately. The ominous signs of a widespread consumer pullback keep popping up. At…
News May 13, 2013Demo president out at PSUN
Pacific Sunwear has eliminated Lou Ann Bett's job as division president of Demo, the company announced this morning. The move is not much of a surprise since Pacific Sunwear recently…
News May 13, 2013
Analog: New West Coast warehouse coming
I stopped in to meet Kevin Meehan, formerly of Hurley International, who became general manager of Analog 2 1/2 months ago. He said Analog's strategy the next few years is…
News May 13, 2013
Hollister comp store sales dive in July
Hollister got roughed up in July with same-store sales falling 11 percent. For Abercrombie & Fitch, which owns Hollister and several other chains, comp store sales companywide fell 7 percent.…
News May 13, 2013
Sanuk’s Sidewalk Surfer wins award
Jeff Kelley is very happy this week after learning Sanuk's Sidewalk Surfer was named Footwear Product of the Year 2007 by Footwear Plus magazine. The award is based on votes…
News May 13, 2013
Volcom investing despite slowdown
Volcom plans to continue to invest in growth initiatives even as its domestic business slows, executives said during an earnings conference call this afternoon. The plan is to continue to…
News May 13, 2013OCBJ reports Paul Frank strikes deal
This was reported this afternoon by my friends at the Orange County Business Journal. Paul Frank Strikes Licensing Deal, Confirms Mossimo Involvement By Michael Lyster Orange County Business Journal Staff…
News May 13, 2013
Osiris clawing back with its new strategy
I headed down to San Diego to meet the Osiris Shoes crew and hear how they are climbing back after getting knocked down by the skinny pant and vulcanized shoe…
News May 13, 2013
Startup advice from Surf Diva, others
I checked out a CEO strategy forum yesterday put on by Connect, a San Diego nonprofit that links entrepreneurs with resources they need. Connect has started a program dedicated to…
News May 13, 2013
