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Todd and Mikke on changes at ZJ Boarding House
Updated Friday at 2:45 p.m. with photos of the new Billabong and Hurley stores ZJ Boarding House debuts a new strategy this weekend with two of its three spaces converted…
News May 13, 2013SIMA Boot Camp: How to connect to Today's Millenials
Michael Wood, the Senior VP of Syndicated Research at Teen Research Unlimited (TRU), presented a very dynamic and informative presentation yesterday at the SIMA Boot Camp on understanding today's millennials.…
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Amazon aquiring online shoe retailer Zappos
Amazon is acquiring online shoe retailer Zappos, an industry customer, in a deal worth $928 million, according to Reuters. Zappos logged $1 billion in merchandise sales last year. Zappos CEO…
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Retailers and others party at DC's Gold Standard event Saturday
I stopped by DC's closing Monster party Saturday night, held as part of their Gold Standard event in connection with the X Games. For the second year in a row,…
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Swell CEO discusses launch of new site for core stores
Swell.com launched a new site for core surf shops this week called Coreshopsdirect.com. The site is a directory of core shops around the country and an e-commerce platform for selling…
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The Buckle's ultimate growth target, plus its fashion mix for fall
Here are some interesting notes from The Buckle's earnings conference call last week. The Buckle sells some action sports brands at its 401 stores in 41 states. Expanded online fulfillment…
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Photos from the star-studded Liquid Nation Ball 6
The stars turned out for Liquid Nation Ball 6 Friday night at the home of Reef co-founder Fernando Aguerre in La Jolla, Calif. Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers…
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Lost Clothing president on business for 2009 and what's new for 2010
I spoke with Lost Clothing President Tim Garrett at ASR to find out how 2009 is progressing for the brand and what's in store for 2010. Despite the tough economy,…
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BRA wants skate brands back at Surf Expo
Updated at 8:47 a.m. with additional context from BRA Executive Director Melissa Clary. The Board Retailers Association sent around a message yesterday about a petition to get skate brands to…
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