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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
Dive specialist joins Surf Expo team
Press Release: Dive Specialist Sheri Daye Joins Surf Expo Team  September 23, 2011 — Avid freediver and spearfisher Sheri Daye has joined the Surf Expo Team as a sales…
News May 13, 2013
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
Hurley names an industry vet as its next CEO
Hurley and Nike picked a former VF Corp. executive with experience in action sports, outdoor, denim and fashion brands to be its next CEO.
News May 13, 2013
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
NRF says holiday sales to rise 2.8%
Press Release: Â NRF Forecasts Holiday Sales Increase of 2.8 Percent to $465.6 Billion -Retailers Will Hire Estimated 480,000 - 500,000 Seasonal Employees This Year- Â
News May 13, 2013
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
Fashion icon joins The Wheat Group Advisory Board
Press Release:  Mossimo Giannulli Signed on to Serve with the San Diego based Accessory Company  SAN DIEGO, CA-- The Wheat Group (TWG) is proud to announce fashion visionary…
News May 13, 2013
Executive Comp: What CEOs of action sports, apparel and retail companies made last year
A lot of readers responded to an earlier story I wrote about the modest salary by public company standards of Zumiez CEO Rick Brooks and the company's egalitarian executive compensation…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
