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U.S. consumers still searching for a bottom

U.S. consumers still searching for a bottom

U.S. consumers are sending mixed signals about whether the economic downturn is bottoming. March retail sales results released today show an end to the promising run of month-over-month growth in…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Body Glove set to release 3T Barefoot

Press Release:   Body Glove Footwear Set to Release Water Shoe with Breakthrough Technology  

News May 13, 2013
Interesting insights from Bob McKnight's speech at UCI

Interesting insights from Bob McKnight's speech at UCI

Editor's note: This story was originally posted Wednesday May 20. We moved it so that it appears on the home page through the U.S. Memorial Day holiday weekend. Quiksilver CEO…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

The Buckle reports Q4 and full year financial results

Press Release:   KEARNEY, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE - News) announced today that net income for the fiscal quarter ended January 28, 2012 was $56.1 million, or…

News May 13, 2013
Core Careers: Ryan Heuser, president and co-founder, Paul Frank Industries

Core Careers: Ryan Heuser, president and co-founder, Paul Frank Industries

Editor's note: Today we debut a new feature called "Core Careers" where industry leaders share details about their career paths, key business advice, how they handle tough issues at work,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Warm winter leads to layoffs at Columbia

Warm winter leads to layoffs at Columbia

The warm winter season and challenges in Europe has begun impacting headcounts at Columbia Sportswear. A story in the Oregonian outlines how many jobs are being cut.

News May 13, 2013
Jim Glik on back-to-school sales and strategies at the 54 Glik's stores

Jim Glik on back-to-school sales and strategies at the 54 Glik's stores

Editor's note: As part of our special Back-to-School report, Glik's vice president Jim Glik shares how sales are going, the chain's merchandising approach, the company's successes with direct marketing, how…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Cousteau on the power of the ocean

Cousteau on the power of the ocean

To get ready for Surf Summit, we asked famous ocean explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau some questions about himself, his work and his love of the ocean.

News May 13, 2013
Comprehensive September retail report – including some good news

Comprehensive September retail report – including some good news

Today we offer an expanded roundup of retail performance for September that includes action sports industry customers, teen retailers, discount chains, department stores, and other specialty retailers. The goal is…

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