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Luxottica reports Q3 financial results

Press Release:   MILAN, Oct. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Luxottica Group S.p.A. (MTA: LUX; NYSE: LUX), a leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of…

News May 13, 2013

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
Etnies' Mike Manzoori wins award at film festival

Etnies' Mike Manzoori wins award at film festival

Press Release:   Lake Forest, CA. (October 26, 2011) – etnies is proud to announce its very own Mike Manzoori, film maker and former pro skateboarder, took home Best Original…

News May 13, 2013
Store tour, spring 2009 – a look at merchandise, pricing and more

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, 2013

K-Swiss reports Q3 financial results

Editor's note: Revenues, earnings and guidance came in less than consensus estimates   Press Release:   WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- K•Swiss Inc. (NASDAQ:KSWS - News) today announced results for the…

News May 13, 2013
Retail check: a survey of four independent retailers around the country

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

We All Ride launches Kawasaki apparel collection

Press Release:   W.A.R. We All Ride, LLC SIGNS LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH KAWASAKI MOTOR CORP   Yorba Linda, CA and Irvine, CA – September 29, 2011- W.A.R. We All Ride…

News May 13, 2013
U.S. retail sales slip in April, plus consumer sentiment, port volume and CFO survey results

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, 2013
Rip Curl's San Francisco experience

Rip Curl's San Francisco experience

We asked Rip Curl Marketing Director Dylan Slater about some of the rewards and challenges of hosting The Rip Curl Pro Search at San Francisco's Ocean Beach this year.

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