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New opportunities to score business help
Two items arrived in my inbox lately that I think are of interest to some of you out there, especially the emerging brands. Two groups are offering business advice to…
News May 13, 2013
More about Volcom's expanded distribution
There was some information I missed in Volcom's conference call yesterday because of technical difficulties. The transcript is out this morning, so below are some more interesting details. The company…
News May 13, 2013
Nordstrom February sales sag
Nordstrom is getting pinched by slower consumer spending, especially the company's full-priced stores. Total Same-store sales: down 5.8 percent Full-priced stores: down 8.3 percent Nordstrom Rack: up 5.8 percent Strong…
News May 13, 2013
What is selling now at Jack’s Surfboards
I checked in yesterday with Bobby Abdel, a buyer and co-owner of Jack's Surfboards, to see what spring goods are selling well. I also asked him how Jack's footwear business…
News May 13, 2013
The Surfers’ Hall of Fame induction at HSS
Tiffany was out of commission again Friday, so I was back at the corner of PCH and Main in Huntington Beach, this time for the festivities at the 11th Surfers'…
News May 13, 2013
Matt Hensley on Innes and other ventures
I drove down to Carlsbad Wednesday to meet Matt Hensley of Innes Clothing before he flew off to Japan this morning with his band, Flogging Molly. Matt, a former professional…
News May 13, 2013
Truth 2008 sales to reach more than $3 mill
I headed down to San Clemente yesterday to meet Jeff Ray, the owner and president of Truth Soul Armor. Jeff describes the brand as flying under the radar a bit…
News May 13, 2013
D from Coastal Edge reacts to BRA summit
I asked Deepak "D" Nachnani to tell me the top things he learned at the BRA Summit in Puerto Rico. He and his wife, Stephanie, own Coastal Edge, an eight-store…
News May 13, 2013
I am headed to Cabo San Lucas Wednesday
The postings will be light today and tomorrow as I finish up some projects before heading to Cabo for the SIMA Surf Summit tomorrow. Here's a refresher of what brands…
News May 13, 2013
