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Study: 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
Web analysis and rankings, Day 2: Brands

Web analysis and rankings, Day 2: Brands

Yesterday, our web series focused on the retail side of the equation. Today, we'll explore how industry brands are doing online, why some brands are doing better than others, and…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Zumiez beats the competition again

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
Tommy Knapp: Retailers, differentiate to survive

Tommy Knapp: Retailers, differentiate to survive

Editor's note: Tommy Knapp co-founded the Honolua retail chain in Hawaii and founded Club Sportwear. He's now an adjunct professor at USC. This is Part II of his column on…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Bikini Village reports Q3 results

Press Release:   SAINTE-JULIE, QUEBEC--(Marketwire -12/07/11)- Groupe Bikini Village inc. (TSX: GBV.TO - News) ("Groupe Bikini Village" or the "Corporation") today reported the results of its third quarter of 2011.…

News May 13, 2013
Tourism in Hawaii, California and Florida slipped and 2009 forecasts are lower

Tourism in Hawaii, California and Florida slipped and 2009 forecasts are lower

Tourist travel and spending in three key industry states slipped, and forecasts from Hawaii, California and Florida call for 2009 to be even lower. Economists in those states built their…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
TransWorld Motocross acquires X Racing Series

TransWorld Motocross acquires X Racing Series

Press Release:   TransWorld Motocross Acquires X Racing Series, Renamed Muscle Milk TWMX Race Series For 2012 And Beyond  

News May 13, 2013
U.S. consumers still searching for a bottom

U.S. consumers still searching for a bottom

U.S. consumers are sending mixed signals about whether the economic downturn is bottoming. March retail sales results released today show an end to the promising run of month-over-month growth in…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Focus SUP campaign to debut at Surf Expo

Focus SUP campaign to debut at Surf Expo

Press Release:   December 21st, 2011, Los Angeles, California   Focus Stand Up Paddleboards will launch a new marketing campaign for 2012 debuting at the Surf Expo in Orlando Florida…

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