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Dick Baker on Shaun White/Target deal
I called Dick Baker yesterday to get more insight into snowboarder Shaun White's alliance with Target. Target announced yesterday Shaun would create a clothing collection for Target for back to…
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LV at Burton: Inventories are clearing out
While I was at the Analog booth, I ran into Laurent Vrignaud, who leads a team that sells Burton products in four states. He said since December, consumers are buying…
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Insight: Skate community has embraced us
I keep hearing that Insight continues to build momentum at the boutique level so stopped by to talk to Jesse Faen at ASR. Any brand that Karen Meena at Fred…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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'…
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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…
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