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Around the world, some optimism amid general consumer pessimism

Like Americans, consumers around the globe are pessimistic, but in some regions they appear to be gaining confidence. Today we take a look at the consumer-sentiment indexes for three nations…

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

New data show an uptick in consumer sentiment and a forecast for positive comps in the second half

If you're looking for good news wherever you can find it, today's consumer sentiment data from Reuters and the University of Michigan has a couple of tidbits. And there's a…

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
Store tour, spring 2009 – a look at merchandise, pricing and more

Store tour, spring 2009 – a look at merchandise, pricing and more

Editor's note: I corrected the story to reflect that I visited Identity Board Shop in Long Beach, not Utility Board Shop. I apologize for mixing up the store names.  I…

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
Retail check: a survey of four independent retailers around the country

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
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
U.S. retail sales slip in April, plus consumer sentiment, port volume and CFO survey results

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, 2013
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series