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Zumiez reports growth for 2008, but tough second half and shrinking sales for Q4
Zumiez, the Pacific Northwest-based industry retailer that bills itself as the "core store in the mall," today reported a 7.1 percent increase in net sales for 2008. But heavy discounting…
News May 13, 2013Burton reduces salaries to minimize layoffs
Jake and Donna Burton eliminate their salaries all together; others will be reduced on a sliding scale. Less than 5 percent of North American employees lose jobs. Press Release:
News May 13, 2013March same-store sales report
Overall March same-store sales were still down and were negatively impacted by Easter shifting into April. However, the good news is sales have not gotten worse. Here's a summary of…
News May 13, 2013Twitter 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, 2013Otis 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, 2013Macy'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, 2013CCS 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, 2013Private 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, 2013Kasaks 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