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Buckle continues its winning ways

Buckle continues its winning ways

The Buckle continues to outperform other retailers, and its mens business is particularly strong. The company, with 269 stores, also said its markdowns have decreased compared to a year ago.…

News May 13, 2013
Vestal ramps up soft goods line

Vestal ramps up soft goods line

Bobby Abdel of Jack's Surfboards told me yesterday that Vestal's soft goods line is doing well in Jack's stores. I followed up with Vestal, best known for its premium watches,…

News May 13, 2013
Details about Volcom’s retail strategy

Details about Volcom’s retail strategy

Volcom CEO Richard Woolcott shed some light on Volcom's retail strategy in the wake of its announced purchase of Laguna Surf & Sport during a conference call with investors yesterday.…

News May 13, 2013
Burton layoffs

Burton layoffs

I received several emails that Burton had layoffs yesterday. I pressed hard to get accurate facts from officials at Burton headquarters in Vermont, but the company declined to comment. I…

News May 13, 2013
Honolua co-founder on surviving a recession

Honolua co-founder on surviving a recession

We all know times are tough out there, so I thought it would be a good idea to talk to some industry veterans who have lived through downturns before about…

News May 13, 2013
Interesting nuggets from BRA Summit

Interesting nuggets from BRA Summit

Here are the highlights from various presentations I attended at the Board Retailers Association Summit in Puerto Rico.Six things to focus on when business is slow Dave Seehafer of Global…

News May 13, 2013
Hurley urges group to focus on consumers

Hurley urges group to focus on consumers

In his keynote address on the first night of the SIMA Surf Summit in Cabo San Lucas, Bob Hurley celebrated how far the industry has come while challenging the approximately…

News May 13, 2013
Pierre and Don on Maloof Cup and business

Pierre and Don on Maloof Cup and business

I stopped by the Maloof Money Cup at the Orange County Fair Saturday to watch a little of the contest and to talk with Sole Technology Owner/CEO Pierre André Senizergues…

News May 13, 2013
The juniors report from five key retailers

The juniors report from five key retailers

In my quest to find out the climate in the juniors market, today I turn to five well-known retailers in different parts of the country. I asked each to share…

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