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Zumiez's stellar Q1; Where it sees growth in action sports

Zumiez's stellar Q1; Where it sees growth in action sports

Details about Zumiez's Q1, store plans for Canada, strong categories, where the company sees opportunity to grow the action sports market and more from its conference call.

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
Flow CEO on retailer incentives, winter fallout

Flow CEO on retailer incentives, winter fallout

I talked with Anthony Scaturro about what’s new for Flow, interesting retailer incentives Flow has created, and his take on how the weak winter could impact brands and stores.

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
Hansen's owner on hot brands, sales trends, new strategies

Hansen's owner on hot brands, sales trends, new strategies

We talk with Josh Hansen about summer sales trends, hot brands, the surfboard business, new strategies, the challenges of the online business and much more.

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
L*Space execs on fringe frenzy, sportswear launch, 2013 orders and styles

L*Space execs on fringe frenzy, sportswear launch, 2013 orders and styles

A talk with Monica Wise and Debby Martin about how the swim season went, what’s new for 2013, plans for the new sportswear line, and where L*Space sees itself in…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Expanded locations, new stores for Jack's

Expanded locations, new stores for Jack's

A talk with Jack's co-owner Jamal Abdelmuti about what’s new at the influential retailer, how each of its locations are doing, and some new happenings with the business.

News May 13, 2013
Volcom third quarter results

Volcom third quarter results

We listened to PPR's Q3 sales conference call this morning and gleaned some details about how Volcom and PPR's Sport & Lifestyle division performed.

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