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Apparel sales weak at Zumiez in May
Zumiez reported a 0.2 percent increase in same-store sales for May. Strong categories: footwear and skate hardgoods Weak categories: juniors apparel and mens apparel More on footwear: During Zumiez first…
News May 13, 2013
Sabre partners with European execs
Two experienced European industry executives have signed on to be the licensee of sunglass maker Sabre Vision in Europe. Brooke McGregor, a partner in Sabre, told me yesterday that former…
News May 13, 2013
Core stores and fleece take sales hit in September
Cary Allington of ActionWatch sent me some grim figures for core stores in September. What is really troubling is the worst of the financial crisis hit in October, which means…
News May 13, 2013
Spy cutting costs as sales fall
Orange 21, the parent company of Spy Optics, issued a press release today outlining its cost-cutting initiatives. The company also released third quarter results that showed sales fell 9 percent…
News May 13, 2013
Breakfast with Rhythm General Manager Jamahl Grey
I had breakfast the other morning at Cappy's in Newport Beach with Jamahl Grey, the general manager of the Australian brand Rhythm. Jamahl was in the States to meet with…
News May 13, 2013
Truth Soul Armor doubles revenue in 2008; sees opportunity in 2009
At the last round of tradeshows, I saw that the Truth Soul Armor booth was packed with buyers. I decided to check in with owner Jeff Ray, right, to see…
News May 13, 2013
A Rusty update for 2008 and a look ahead for 2009
I checked in with Rusty North America President Charlie Setzler, right, Â to find out how things went with the brand last year now that Rusty is under the La Jolla…
News May 13, 2013
ICRX Report: VF CEO tells how consumers have changed
Eric Wiseman, CEO of VF Corp., which owns Vans and Reef, said the retail industry should expect more store closings, bankruptcies and consolidations in 2009. However, he was mum about…
News May 13, 2013
Wovens up, watches down in December at core stores
We all knew holiday was bad at retail. Now we know just how bad it was at core stores. While sales were pretty terrible, there was one bright spot overall:…
News May 13, 2013
