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Stark on coming closure of Rays Apparel
I'm sure many of you have heard the rumors about Rays Apparel, the U.S. licensee for Split. Jim Stark, who runs Rays Apparel, responded to an email I sent him…
News May 13, 2013
Volcom revenue up 23 percent in Q3, but lowers outlook for Q4 and full year
Here is Volcom's third quarter results. I'll follow up with more details from the conference call. Volcom Reports Financial Results for 2008 Third Quarter Thursday October 30, 4:05 pm ET…
News May 13, 2013
Macy's cutting buying plans for spring and fall
Macy's executives said in an earnings conference call Wednesday that a steeper than planned slowdown in sales in the third quarter, especially in October, has the company reducing buying plans…
News May 13, 2013
Core store sales improve slightly in October
Cary Allington of ActionWatch sent me a core store same-store sales report yesterday for October. The ActionWatch retail panel includes 200 stores. The same-store sales panel includes 100 of those stores…
News May 13, 2013
A report from Etnies' party for Adidas employees in Portland
I had to follow up and see how the Etnies party for Adidas employees went Monday night in Portland. The party was the brainstorm of Sole Tech's Don Brown, who…
News May 13, 2013
Breaking News: Federal goverment rejects Foothill Toll Road, Saves Trestles for now
Updated at 2:55 with TCA's response. Updated at 1:50 with reaction from Don Brown at Sole Technology and a link to a bloomberg.com story about the impact of the credit…
News May 13, 2013Quik Americas president Marty Samuels leaves; Craig Stevenson appointed interim Americas president
Late news out of Quiksilver this evening. Quiksilver Americas President Marty Samuels has resigned after 12 years of leadership roles. Craig Stevenson, currently global president of the Quiksilver brand and…
News May 13, 2013Gatto leaves VF; Murray of Vans promoted
VF Corp. announced a reorganization of its outdoor coalition this morning. Dave Gatto, left, and Reef President John Wilsonload up the car at the 2008 SIMA Surf Summit. Dave Gatto,…
News May 13, 2013
Industry vets and others and their tips for weathering 2009
After a week of more tough economic news, we thought it would be good to hear how some key industry leaders think brands and retailers can weather what looks to…
News May 13, 2013
