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New data show an uptick in consumer sentiment and a forecast for positive comps in the second half
If you're looking for good news wherever you can find it, today's consumer sentiment data from Reuters and the University of Michigan has a couple of tidbits. And there's a…
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
Store tour, spring 2009 – a look at merchandise, pricing and more
Editor's note: I corrected the story to reflect that I visited Identity Board Shop in Long Beach, not Utility Board Shop. I apologize for mixing up the store names. I…
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
Retail check: a survey of four independent retailers around the country
Given that spring is here, I thought it would be a good time to check in with some independent retailers to see how business is going and how they are…
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
U.S. retail sales slip in April, plus consumer sentiment, port volume and CFO survey results
U.S. retail sales slumped in April, dropping by -.4 percent compared to March -- and by -10.1 percent compared to April 2008, the U.S. Commerce Dept. reported today. Those sales…
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
Executive Comp: What CEOs of action sports, apparel and retail companies made last year
A lot of readers responded to an earlier story I wrote about the modest salary by public company standards of Zumiez CEO Rick Brooks and the company's egalitarian executive compensation…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
