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A taste of back to school at PacSun
A visit to the PacSun store at The Block of Orange, a showcase store. I got a taste of back-to-school strategies, big changes in women's, shoe brands returning, more.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Billabong sells part of Nixon to pay down debt
Billabong announced this afternoon it has sold just over 50% of Nixon. Billabong will also close stores and reduce headcount by 400 full time positions worldwide.
News May 13, 2013
Spy going Back to Beach, more details from conference call
We listened to Orange 21's earnings conference call today and have a summary of the highlights, including Spy going Back to the Beach, the dropping of O'Neill license, more.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Australian Surf Industry Awards set for March
Press Release:  2012 Australian Surf Industry Awards presented by Surf Retailers Federation Inc  THURSDAY 23rd FEBRUARY 2012: Australia’s Surf Retailers Federation today announced the launch of the inaugural…
News May 13, 2013
Burton SVP on orders, specialty focus, supply chain
A talk with Burton SVP John Lacy about how orders turned out for the season, how Burton is working with the specialty market, supply chain challenges and inventory approaches.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Rip Curl re-signs Mick Fanning for five years
Press Release: Â March 1, 2012: Rip Curl International is ecstatic to announce the re-signing of 2x ASP World Champion Mick Fanning to another 5 years. Per company policy, terms…
News May 13, 2013
Journeys on a roll, more about Canada plans
We listened to the Q3 earnings conference call of Journeys parent company Genesco this morning and have details about Canada plans, Journey's performance, teen shifts, more.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013VF sells majority interest in John Varvatos
Press Release:  GREENSBORO, N.C. & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 8, 2012-- The owners of John Varvatos Enterprises, Inc. – VF Sportswear, Inc., a subsidiary of VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) and John…
News May 13, 2013
Late snow equals light sales
We check in with retailers across the country about how the slow start to snow season is impacting sales, if they are starting markdowns, and thoughts on next season's orders.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
