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Updated: Zumiez makes a move in Europe

Updated: Zumiez makes a move in Europe

Zumiez said Tuesday morning it is acquiring action sports retailer Blue Tomato, based in Austria, an ecommerce specialist that also operates five stores.

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez increasing inventory

Zumiez increasing inventory

Zumiez executives sounded bullish this afternoon on a conference call with investors. Read all the important details about category performance, inventory plans and more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Quiksilver to screen No Agenda at HB High School

Quiksilver to screen No Agenda at HB High School

Press Release:   This Thursday, June 28th, Quiksilver will premiere its new movie, No Agenda, at Huntington Beach High School. There is a $5 entry fee, with all proceeds going…

News May 13, 2013
Real Retail: Liberty Board Shop

Real Retail: Liberty Board Shop

An in-depth talk with owner Matt Pindroh about what brands are performing, the opportunity he sees in the retail landscape, why he sells NikeSB, and much more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Levi's and Nike create denim for skateboarders; Levi's eyes action sports

Levi's and Nike create denim for skateboarders; Levi's eyes action sports

Two experts in their respective fields team up to make special denim for skateboarders. Levi's also has larger plans for the action sports market.

News May 13, 2013
China Challenges: What they mean for prices, delivery dates, development schedules, retailers

China Challenges: What they mean for prices, delivery dates, development schedules, retailers

We talk to executives at Vans, American Joe, One Industries, The Sourcing Place, the La Jolla Group, Tilly's, BC Surf & Sport and more about the challenges in China.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
DC releases Gymkhana Five: San Francisco

DC releases Gymkhana Five: San Francisco

Press Release:   DC AND KEN BLOCK PRESENT GYMKHANA FIVE: ULTIMATE URBAN PLAYGROUND; SAN FRANCISCO Featuring Ken Block, his H.F.H.V., and the streets of San Francisco  

News May 13, 2013
Touring Florida Mall – CCS, Zumiez, PacSun, Tilly's, Quik, Billabong, Macy's, Dillard's, Buckle, Hollister

Touring Florida Mall – CCS, Zumiez, PacSun, Tilly's, Quik, Billabong, Macy's, Dillard's, Buckle, Hollister

I spent several hours at the Florida Mall in Orlando visiting the stores of industry brands, industry customers and industry competitors. I gathered a lot of interesting info.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Retail sales drop in June for third month

Press Release:   WASHINGTON, July 16, 2012 – Retail sales continued to stall in the month of June as consumers held off on discretionary and non-discretionary spending – marking three…

News May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series