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The changing consumer: The retail perspective
The spending freefall that started in the fall and accelerated through the holidays has me wondering: Are we in the midst of a cyclical downturn, with short-term declines followed by…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Nordstrom reports Q4 and 2011 financial results
Press Release: Â SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN - News) today reported net earnings of $236 million, or $1.11 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended January 28,…
News May 13, 2013
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
Spy signs multi-year deal with Bob Soven
Press Release:  REDHEADED RAIL RIDER SOVEN RALLIES WITH SPY  CARLSBAD, Calif.—SPY Inc. today announced a multi-year sponsorship deal with Bob Soven, 2011 Alliance Wakeboarder of the Year, self-proclaimed…
News May 13, 2013How 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, 2013Registration open for Surf Summit 15
Press Release:  - Deadline to Register is April 2, 2012-  ALISO VIEJO, CALIF. & WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. (March 1, 2011) – The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) and…
News May 13, 2013
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
Peralta, Cousteau headline Surf Summit
Surf Summit 15 presented by SIMA and BRA features some strong speakers this year including filmmaker Stacy Peralta and environmentalist Jean-Michel Cousteau.
News May 13, 2013
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
