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September better than expected for some retailers

September better than expected for some retailers

Despite some gloomy economic headlines, some mall retailers fared better than expected in September.

News May 13, 2013
A visit to the first brick-and-mortar CCS store in the country; a potential rival to Zumiez?

A visit to the first brick-and-mortar CCS store in the country; a potential rival to Zumiez?

I drove up to Santa Monica Wednesday to check out the first ever CCS brick-and-mortar store. CCS is the successful online skate industry retailer owned by Foot Locker. Foot Locker…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

4th annual California Surf Festival kicks off 10/13

Press Release: GoPro Set For Winner of Big Shorts From Little Groms Film Contest At California Surf Festival October 13th-16th  

News May 13, 2013
Analyzing the implications of the Quiksilver/Rhone deal, including why Quik's stock price is down over 50 %

Analyzing the implications of the Quiksilver/Rhone deal, including why Quik's stock price is down over 50 %

Editor's note: With Quiksilver's stock price down over 50 percent since its June announcement of a new financing package, we thought it would be a good idea to take a…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Hurley, Nike, Otis exhibit opens Thursday

Hurley, Nike, Otis exhibit opens Thursday

Press Release:   Hurley, in conjunction with Nike and Otis College of Art and Design, presents “Considered,” an art & fashion-focused exhibit showcasing the works created through the tri-brand mentorship…

News May 13, 2013
Eight retailers around the country share back-to-school sales trends

Eight retailers around the country share back-to-school sales trends

Today in our back-to-school series, eight important retailers around the country share sales trends and strategies for the season including Tilly's, 17th Street in Virginia, KCDC in New York, Moondoggies…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Luxottica reports Q3 financial results

Press Release:   MILAN, Oct. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Luxottica Group S.p.A. (MTA: LUX; NYSE: LUX), a leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of…

News May 13, 2013
State of skate shoes – Nike SB

State of skate shoes – Nike SB

We checked in with Darin O'Brien, Business Director for Nike SB, and Kevin Imamura, Global Communications Manager for Nike Action Sports. Sales Sales are steady. Obviously, everything is a lot…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Etnies' Mike Manzoori wins award at film festival

Etnies' Mike Manzoori wins award at film festival

Press Release:   Lake Forest, CA. (October 26, 2011) – etnies is proud to announce its very own Mike Manzoori, film maker and former pro skateboarder, took home Best Original…

News May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series