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PT reports from Kelly Slater's party
I couldn't make it to Kelly Slater's book release party Friday night, but special correspondent Peter "PT" Townend, with help from Leila Endersby, covered the event for me. Here's their…
News May 13, 2013
More details about Billabong's reduced forecast – retail stores the main factor
I wanted to find out more about why Billabong reduced its guidance for the 2008/09 year (its fiscal year ends June 2009), so I read through a transcript of the…
News May 13, 2013
Quik's revenues up, but reports losses for Q4 and 2008
Quiksilver this afternoon reported a 3 percent increase in revenue for its fiscal fourth quarter, and an 11 percent increase in net revenues for its 2008 fiscal year. The company…
News May 13, 2013
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, 2013
Checking 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, 2013
Funeral 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, 2013
Op 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, 2013
The 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, 2013
