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Zumiez increasing inventory

Zumiez increasing inventory

Zumiez executives sounded bullish this afternoon on a conference call with investors. Read all the important details about category performance, inventory plans and more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Quiksilver hires new retail president

Quiksilver hires new retail president

Quiksilver brings in a new retail president from the fashion world. We have the details.

News May 13, 2013
Real Retail: Liberty Board Shop

Real Retail: Liberty Board Shop

An in-depth talk with owner Matt Pindroh about what brands are performing, the opportunity he sees in the retail landscape, why he sells NikeSB, and much more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

OluKai partners with TEDxMaui

Press Release:   (DECEMBER 21, 2011 - ORANGE COUNTY, Calif.) - In an effort to support wide-scale, worldwide social innovation while also strengthening regional collaboration in Hawai'i, OluKai, the leading…

News May 13, 2013
China Challenges: What they mean for prices, delivery dates, development schedules, retailers

China Challenges: What they mean for prices, delivery dates, development schedules, retailers

We talk to executives at Vans, American Joe, One Industries, The Sourcing Place, the La Jolla Group, Tilly's, BC Surf & Sport and more about the challenges in China.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

SDSI hosts 2012 New Year Social

Press Release:   Join SDSI on January 10 for happy hour at Tidewater Tavern in Solana Beach for our no-host kick-off social event of 2012. Share your plans for 2012,…

News May 13, 2013
Touring Florida Mall – CCS, Zumiez, PacSun, Tilly's, Quik, Billabong, Macy's, Dillard's, Buckle, Hollister

Touring Florida Mall – CCS, Zumiez, PacSun, Tilly's, Quik, Billabong, Macy's, Dillard's, Buckle, Hollister

I spent several hours at the Florida Mall in Orlando visiting the stores of industry brands, industry customers and industry competitors. I gathered a lot of interesting info.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Blitz to distribute Technine

For Immediate Release   Today, Brandbase USA, owner of the Technine brand has signed up Blitz Distribution for a multi-year U.S. exclusive distribution for its core snowboard brand, starting with…

News May 13, 2013
Vans leads VF in Q3, VF investing big in brand

Vans leads VF in Q3, VF investing big in brand

Details from VF Corp.'s earnings call this morning including how Vans performed around the world, the investments VF is making in the brand and North Face's X Games plans.

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