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European retail comps stable, but lower than expectations
The retail comps for December in Europe are in, and they show the impacts of a global recession playing out in the European Union. A silver lining for industry sales…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Spyder Surf Fest hits Hermosa on Saturday
Press Release: Â Spyder Surf Fest presented by Rockstar Energy Drink Fifth Annual Event to Take Place on Saturday, April 7, 2012 in Hermosa Beach Â
News May 13, 2013Looking for fashion clues at Urban Outfitters
Urban Outfitters stores are doing better than most in this environment, so I decided to dig a little deeper to find clues about what is working for them that other…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Surf Ride hosts second annual Golf for Groms
Press Release:  SUPPORTING SAN DIEGO’S ‘GROMS’ THROUGH A CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT HOSTED BY THREE LOCAL BUSINESSES  Oceanside, Ca (February 15, 2012) Surf Ride, Ezia, and Bull Taco are…
News May 13, 2013The new consumer-protection law: an interview with the Consumer Product Safety Commission
Action sports apparel companies are scrambling to understand, prepare and comply with a new consumer-safety law that requires testing of clothes and other products for lead and phthalates, which are…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Lifetime Collective growing in U.S.
A talk with Lifetime co-founder Trevor Fleming about the fall line, key retail moves in the U.S., and more.
News May 13, 2013PacSun's new merchandising look and focus
Pacific Sunwear CEO Sally Frame Kasaks told the audience at an investors' conference last week that the company has broadened its focus beyond its surf and skate roots. Now, PacSun…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013NRI expanding to Vancouver
Press Release: Â Vancouver Expansion - June 2012 Â NRI Distribution Inc., long-standing 3PL specialists in the action sports, outdoor and lifestyle industries, will be expanding to the Greater Vancouver…
News May 13, 2013The North Face's secrets to succeeding during a downturn
The North Face, along with Vans, has been a top-performing brand for VF Corp. during the recession, and I recently sat down with The North Face President Steve Rendle to…
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