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Vinnie De La Pena on new Mada store
Mada founder Vinnie De La Pena answered some questions about Mada's new store in Hossegor, France. Vinnie, right, was feeling good yesterday after finding out Mada is up for a…
News May 13, 2013
Vipe Desai on what is next for Project Blue
I caught up with Vipe Desai this week to talk about Project Blue as the program celebrates its one-year anniversary with an invitation-only party tonight in Long Beach. Project Blue…
News May 13, 2013
More on Adio situation
I have received some emails saying there is a lot more going on at Adio behind the scenes. Some have said I'm just spouting the company line. I'm happy to…
News May 13, 2013Sole Tech plans to go carbon neutral
Sole Technology and its CEO Pierre André Senizergues are known for being environmentally aware. Company headquarters have solar panels and waterless urinals. About 70 percent of Sole Tech's shoes are…
News May 13, 2013
Volcom looks forward at shareholder meeting
I stopped by the Volcom shareholder meeting Tuesday morning to hear the company's review of fiscal 2007 and its plans for the future, and to meet some more of the…
News May 13, 2013
Theme from the SIMA Surf Summit
While there was a lot of partying going on at the SIMA Surf Summit in Cabo San Lucas, there were also a lot of dynamic speakers sharing interesting information in…
News May 13, 2013
June comp store sales report mixed
Retailers same-store sales in June were mixed. Discount and value chains such as Wal-Mart, Target and Costco did better than expected while some higher priced stores such as Nordstrom and…
News May 13, 2013
Metropark files paperwork to go public
I saw a short item on the Apparel News website this morning that Metropark filed a prospectus this month to go public. I know some industry brands sell to Metropark,…
News May 13, 2013
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
