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Andy Tompkins gives an ASR update

Andy Tompkins gives an ASR update

I checked in with ASR Group Show Director Andy Tompkins to get an update on the upcoming ASR show. How is ASR September shaping up? We're excited that the industry…

News May 13, 2013
Report and photos from Agenda

Report and photos from Agenda

I spent a few hours at the Agenda Trade Show yesterday at the Hyatt Regency in Huntington Beach. The show was busy, and Agenda showcased its new look with ready-made…

News May 13, 2013
Nike 6.0 exec on new logo, apparel and the action sports industry

Nike 6.0 exec on new logo, apparel and the action sports industry

Nike 6.0 is becoming more prominent in stores, at events and other places in the industry, so I asked North America Brand Manager Deb Friedman some questions about the brand,…

News May 13, 2013
Nordstrom Q2  better than expected, raises profit expectations for year

Nordstrom Q2 better than expected, raises profit expectations for year

While the company raised its profit expectations for the year, it still predicts same-store sales will decline 9 to 12 percent in fiscal 2009. Press Release: Nordstrom Reports Second Quarter…

News May 13, 2013

Globe International Limited's North American sales decline 20 percent, headcount reduced by 38 percent

Australia-based Globe International Limited reported financial results for the fiscal year ended June 30 this week. In addition to its namesake brand, Globe is home to Dwindle Distribution and brands…

News May 13, 2013
Police provide more details about arrest of Williams' murder suspect

Police provide more details about arrest of Williams' murder suspect

I spoke this afternoon with San Diego Police Lt. Kevin Rooney to get a better understanding of how the police finally tracked down a suspect in the murder of Dane…

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez says back-to-school better than expected

Zumiez says back-to-school better than expected

Zumiez said today that sales and product margins turned out better than expected during the back-to-school shopping season and the company raised its earnings guidance for the third quarter. Below,…

News May 13, 2013
Young Hawaiian brand uses interesting membership model

Young Hawaiian brand uses interesting membership model

BAYVI, pronounced "BaySix" or "Basics" is a fairly new brand that was showing at Class at ASR. Ron Peterson, an owner of BAYVI, said the brands is an artistic brand…

News May 13, 2013
Young Hawaiian company expanding in retail and wholesale

Young Hawaiian company expanding in retail and wholesale

Hawaiian company In4mation owns two stores on Oahu and recently opened a third store called Aloha Army. The company also sells a wholesale In4mation line at 150 stores around the…

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