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Looking back and ahead: Bruce Cromartie

Looking back and ahead: Bruce Cromartie

Bruce Cromartie, owner of 14 BC Surf & Sport stores, predicts a continued tough environment for 2010 and says difficult times may continue for the industry even if the economy…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

American Apparel launches mobile store in Japan

  Press Release:   American Apparel (APP), the vertically integrated clothing manufacturer based in downtown Los Angeles, has announced the launch of a new mobile store serving Japan.   The…

News May 13, 2013
Introducing the SES Retail Panel

Introducing the SES Retail Panel

We receive a lot of data from national retailers about sales trends, but it’s harder to get similar, timely information about independent retailers.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Josh Hunter on Launch LA plans

Josh Hunter on Launch LA plans

We talk with Josh Hunter about the trade show Launch, which lands in Santa Monica in July. We ask him what brands are signed on, and what the future looks…

News May 13, 2013
Core Careers: John Mills, Quiksilver SVP of Sales

Core Careers: John Mills, Quiksilver SVP of Sales

Today we check in with John Mills, who started out handling major accounts for Quiksilver. Now he is in charge of all sales for the Quiksilver brand. He has some…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Volcom Marketing Chief on Volcom Pro

Volcom Marketing Chief on Volcom Pro

Ryan Immegart answered some questions for us from Fiji about the in-progress Volcom Fiji Pro, including about new innovations Volcom is bringing to the contest and more.

News May 13, 2013
Howe's business proposition for better boardsports retailers

Howe's business proposition for better boardsports retailers

Jade Howe, the founder and Creative Director of Howe, the men’s contemporary clothing company, has a business proposition for better board sports retailers. With the recession wiping out many boutiques…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

NRF: Retail container imports to increase in June

Press Release:   Retail Container Imports Expected to Increase 4.8 Percent in June   WASHINGTON, June 12, 2012 – Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is…

News May 13, 2013
South Coast, Val Surf, Glik's and more on spring

South Coast, Val Surf, Glik's and more on spring

Brands mentioned include Sanuk, O'Neill, Rip Curl, Hurley, Billabong, Luli Fama swim, Fox, RVCA, Volcom, Burton, C4 Waterman, Sole Tech and more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series