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Twitter tips from BRA Summit presentation

Twitter tips from BRA Summit presentation

Mike Duncan at online marketing firm Sage Island gave an informative presentation Friday at the Board Retailers Association Summit about online marketing and social media. Since Twitter is all the…

News May 13, 2013
Otis honors Bob Hurley and PacSun CEO Sally Frame Kasaks

Otis honors Bob Hurley and PacSun CEO Sally Frame Kasaks

Hurley International Founder and Chairman Bob Hurley and Pacific Sunwear CEO Sally Frame Kasaks were honored at the Otis College of Art and Design 27th Annual Scholarship Benefit and Fashion…

News May 13, 2013
Macy's first quarter results better than expected

Macy's first quarter results better than expected

Macy's, the largest department store customer for the action sports industry, reported this morning that its first quarter loss was narrower than planned though wider than the first quarter last…

News May 13, 2013

CCS opens store in California, more to come

Online skate retailer CCS has opened a brick-and-mortar store in Santa Monica and another test store will open in June at the Garden State Plaza mall in New Jersey. Foot…

News May 13, 2013
Private equity firm to loan Quik $150 million; new credit facility pledged for U.S.

Private equity firm to loan Quik $150 million; new credit facility pledged for U.S.

Press release: Quiksilver, Inc. Announces Financial Restructuring Plans International Private Equity Firm Rhône to Provide $150 million 5-Year Term Loan Bank of America and GE Capital to Provide New $200…

News May 13, 2013
Kasaks out, Schoenfeld in as PacSun CEO and President

Kasaks out, Schoenfeld in as PacSun CEO and President

PacSun today said Gary Schoenfeld will replace Sally Frame Kasaks as president and CEO of the big teen retailer. Schoenfeld, who is a former president and CEO of Vans, will…

News May 13, 2013
Frank Delgadillo on Comune's first season

Frank Delgadillo on Comune's first season

Frank Delgadillo's new brand Comune hosted a party Saturday for the industry and media at the brand's headquarters in Costa Mesa. Bands Woven Bones from Austin, Texas and Tender and…

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