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A closer look at the climate for juniors

One of my loyal readers gave me a good idea. He was confused by the different data coming out of the juniors market. The juniors category at PacSun is doing…

News May 13, 2013

PacSun same-store sales fall in May

PacSun same-store sales fell 3 percent in May. Apparel comps: up 10 percent Juniors: up mid 20s Strong categories: Bullhead denim, tops, dresses Weak categories: swim and shorts Guys: down…

News May 13, 2013

Credit crisis and the retail slowdown

I sent out several emails to retailers and brands in the industry to see how the credit crunch is impacting them. I also asked about other issues, such as vendors…

News May 13, 2013
Details from Volcom's third quarter conference call

Details from Volcom's third quarter conference call

Here are some more details from Volcom's conference call yesterday for the third quarter ended Sept. 30. Tough environment: Volcom is meeting with key accounts regularly as they work through…

News May 13, 2013
Walking Jack's new Irvine store with Bobby

Walking Jack's new Irvine store with Bobby

I stopped by Jack's Surfboards first off-beach Thursday and did a walk through with Bobby Abdel, right, a partner in the business and main buyer. We also talked about the…

News May 13, 2013
PacSun distribution center sale closes

PacSun distribution center sale closes

I missed this release Friday afternoon, which contains important information about Pacific Sunwear closing the sale of its distribution center. The closing is good news for the company's cash position.…

News May 13, 2013
PacSun division President Thomas Kennedy resigns

PacSun division President Thomas Kennedy resigns

Pacific Sunwear of California announced this afternoon that PacSun division President Thomas Kennedy has resigned. He won't be replaced. I expect we will see more resignations and departures from retailers…

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver meets guidance, closing some stores – plus a note about ASR

Quiksilver meets guidance, closing some stores – plus a note about ASR

More details from the Quiksilver earnings conference call today and a note about ASR.

News May 13, 2013
VF forecasting revenue decline in 2009

VF forecasting revenue decline in 2009

VF Corp. said today that revenue in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 declined 2 percent and forecasted a slight revenue decline for 2009. The company, which owns a multitude…

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