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Tilly's vs. Zumiez vs. PacSun

Tilly's vs. Zumiez vs. PacSun

The industry’s largest customers have filed results for 2011. We compare them on 12 key metrics.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Body Glove to host CaluSUP this Saturday

Press Release:   REDONDO BEACH, CA- May 1, 2012 — The Body Glove CaluSUP Race is a WPA “World Paddle Association” sanctioned, elite seven-mile Stand-Up Paddleboard race in the Gulf…

News May 13, 2013
More details about DVS bankruptcy filing

More details about DVS bankruptcy filing

We read the court files this morning and have more information about the DVS bankruptcy filing including its challenges with the bank, list of large creditors, revenues, etc.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

NRF: Retail container traffic to show increases

Press Release:   Increases in Retail Container Traffic Expected Through Back-to-School Season   WASHINGTON, May 7, 2012 – Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports will be…

News May 13, 2013
Toes on the Nose owner on strategy, outdoor growth, more

Toes on the Nose owner on strategy, outdoor growth, more

We talked with Richard Allred about the brand’s history, why he sees potential in the outdoor market, if more Toes on the Nose stores are coming and the joys of…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Updated: Photos, wrap of IASC Skate Summit

Updated: Photos, wrap of IASC Skate Summit

The IASC Summit got underway Thursday in Orange with a full day of seminars and the Skateboarding Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in the evening. We have photos.

News May 13, 2013
Talking shop with K-5's Jurgen Schulz

Talking shop with K-5's Jurgen Schulz

A talk with Jurgen about changes he is making to the store to differentiate from mass retailers, what is selling, business trends, and an interesting new section he has added.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Aguerre receives Baker award, offers advice for industry

Aguerre receives Baker award, offers advice for industry

In his acceptance speech, Fernando paid tribute to Dick Baker and offered some advice to the industry, which he said is at a critical crossroads.

News May 13, 2013
How Hurley and Converse performed in Q1

How Hurley and Converse performed in Q1

We listened to Nike's earnings call today, and have details about Hurley and Converse revenue in Q1, the CEO's comments about the US Open, and Nike's China slowdown.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series