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Retailers praise new Lost look
We heard that retailers are excited about the new direction for Lost, so followed up with the brand at Agenda and asked some stores their opinion. Plus, lots of product…
News May 13, 2013Orange 21 changes name to Spy Inc.
Press Release: Â Orange 21 Announces Corporate Name Change to SPY Inc., Stock Symbol Change to "XSPY" So Calif. Eyewear Co. Punctuates Focus on Core Brand With Eponymous Return CARLSBAD,…
News May 13, 2013Watermans partners with Future Fins
Press Release:  Futures Fins Enters Distribution Partnership with Watermans Applied Science  2/16/12 - Orange County, CA: –Watermans Applied Science, the most effective and functional sunscreen on the market,…
News May 13, 2013
Spy re-signs McGrath for five years
Press Release:  MCGRATH SIGNS-UP FOR FIVE-YEAR ENCORE WITH SPY®  CARLSBAD, Calif.—SPY Inc. (OTCBB:XSPY) today announced a renewed sponsorship deal with seven-time AMA Supercross Champion and Motorsports Hall of…
News May 13, 2013
The impacts of discounting, Day 1: What does it mean for branding?
Price promotions appear to be the name of the game this holiday season. Manufacturers are sitting on too much inventory and are slashing wholesale prices for retailers. And retailers are…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Burch and Mell join Spy for Crosstown
Press Release:  CARLSBAD, Calif. — SPY Inc. (OTCBB:XSPY) today announced the addition of Ryan Burch and Jared Mell to its roster as multidimensional surf-sojourning brand ambassadors. The two join…
News May 13, 2013The changing consumer: The retail perspective
The spending freefall that started in the fall and accelerated through the holidays has me wondering: Are we in the midst of a cyclical downturn, with short-term declines followed by…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Registration now open for SIMA Boot Camp
Press Release:  * Register Online! WWW.REGONLINE.COM/EVENTPLANNINGBOOTCAMP REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR SIMA EVENT PLANNING & MANAGEMENT BOOT CAMP  – Deadline to Register is Friday, March 23 – Â
News May 13, 2013
Money, money, money: The outlook for consolidation, investment and acquisition in 2009
Money is on everybody's minds. Some brands need it, banks have tightened lending standards, and companies with extra cash on hand are holding onto it because of the turbulent economy.…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
