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Money, money, money: The outlook for consolidation, investment and acquisition in 2009

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
Wick Winder appoints new Western Canada sales rep

Wick Winder appoints new Western Canada sales rep

Press Release:   Vancouver, BC – Friday Nov 4th 2011 – Wick Winder Distribution is happy to announce that Casey Jones and his agency will take over COMUNE & Ashbury…

News May 13, 2013

How snow retailers and manufacturers are ordering and planning next season

In Day 2 of our snow report, retailers and manufacturers share how they are planning business for next year. To read Day 1, click here. Retailers Bruce Cromartie Bruce Cromartie…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Urban Outfitters Q3 profit declines

Urban Outfitters Q3 profit declines

PHILADELPHIA, Nov 14, 2011 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Urban Outfitters, Inc. (Nasdaq:URBN), a leading lifestyle specialty retail company operating under the Anthropologie, Free People, BHLDN, Terrain and Urban Outfitters brands…

News May 13, 2013
Active sale on table – a familiar name may be bidding

Active sale on table – a familiar name may be bidding

A key hearing in the Active bankruptcy case scheduled for May 4 was postponed until May 14 after Active attorneys asked for the delay as the company reviews options for…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
The Buckle posts strong results – again

The Buckle posts strong results – again

For those of you that sell to The Buckle, take heart. The retailer said Thursday morning that it turned in a strong third quarter.

News May 13, 2013
Deals spur a rebound in tourist travel, but a drop in spending

Deals spur a rebound in tourist travel, but a drop in spending

Updated at 3pm with new charts and data for Hawaii. May results were released today after we published this post. Tourist traffic in four key markets important to action sports…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Surf Ride supports Small Business Saturday

Surf Ride supports Small Business Saturday

Press Release:   Local Surf Shop Owner’s Perspective on Small business Saturday   In 1974, Bill “Burnin” Bernard, Surf Ride owner, founded a small surf shop in Oceanside. Over the…

News May 13, 2013
Dac Clark: Industry needs CIT

Dac Clark: Industry needs CIT

I also asked Dac Clark, president of C&C Companies, for his opinion of the CIT crisis. C&C, which is the licensee for Sanuk and Liquid Force Apparel and a partner…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series