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Retailers reveal top categories for business growth
Board-Trac and the Board Retailers Association just compiled results from a third quarter survey of retailers around the country. Angelo Ponzi of Board-Trac shared the results with me, and here…
News May 13, 2013Beach Bums CEO says no bankruptcy plans
Beach Bums CEO Cliff Haddadin asked for my help the other day to spread the word that the chain is not planning to file for bankruptcy. I asked Cliff some…
News May 13, 2013Checking in with Roxy leaders about fall and a fresh approach
Updated Feb. 4 with Roxy fall product images Today, we hear from Laurie Etheridge and Deanna Jackson at Roxy about how the brand is approaching the new retail climate, how…
News May 13, 2013Funeral and memorial fund information for FMX athlete Jeremy Lusk
My friends at Osiris Shoes asked me to post this information about the funeral and memorial fund for team rider Jeremy Lusk. Lusk, 24, also part of the Metal Mulisha team,…
News May 13, 2013Op expands at Wal-Mart
Look for more Op goods at Wal-Mart this spring. According to executives at Iconix Brand Group, which owns the brand, Op rolls out to all Wal-Mart doors this spring and…
News May 13, 2013The Buckle names key brands in its stores for 2008
The Buckle reported 2008 full year and fourth quarter earnings yesterday, and sometimes when I read their results I feel like I'm in opposite world. Nearly every retailer in the…
News May 13, 2013Active bankruptcy filing details
Updated 7:30 a.m. Wednesday with names of more skateboarders whose contracts are being rejected and a mention of an Active operating agreement with ESPN for an e-commerce partnership. I drove…
News May 13, 2013More about action sports brands going to JCPenney
Updated 11:05 a.m.: Ryan Sheckler's new clothing line for JCPenney is not related to his sponsorship with Etnies. The file photo I used earlier with Pierre Senizergues of Sole Tech…
News May 13, 2013Action sports series starts tonight; action sports filmmakers panel Saturday
After watching "Lymelife" open the 10th Newport Beach Film Festival last night, we're excited for the debut of the action sports series inside the NBFF tonight with the screening of…
News May 13, 2013