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CIT files for bankruptcy

The company says the prepackaged bankruptcy will only impact the holding company, CIT Group, Inc., and the company's operating subsidaries are not included in the bankruptcy filings. Company spokesman Curt…

News May 13, 2013

Wholesale still weak for American Apparel

American Apparel said this morning that sales fell 2.9% to $150.3 million in the third quarter. Net income was $4.2 million vs. $2.3 million during the same period last year.…

News May 13, 2013
Surfer celebrates 50th with party and memories

Surfer celebrates 50th with party and memories

To help celebrate their 50th anniversary, the California Surf Museum hosted a night with Surfer Magazine editors from the past to the present at the Grace Theater in Oceanside, Calif.…

News May 13, 2013
West 49 improves bottom line

West 49 improves bottom line

West 49 Inc., the industry’s largest retail customer in Canada, improved its bottom line numbers in the third quarter despite the tough retail environment, the company said this morning. Better…

News May 13, 2013
Sullen seeing growth with national and international accounts

Sullen seeing growth with national and international accounts

Sullen Clothing is a brand known for their art-driven, tattoo-inspired graphics. As a smaller start-up, Sullen has quickly adjusted their business plan to meet the demands of a tough economic…

News May 13, 2013
Executive moves: Lole names new VPs

Executive moves: Lole names new VPs

Coalision, the Canadian company now run by former Quiksilver President Bernard Mariette, named two new vice presidents for its Lole brand. Lole is a clothing brand for active women. Tracy…

News May 13, 2013
Photos from ASR and Class

Photos from ASR and Class

ASR got underway with a new look Wednesday. Many of the booths had a uniform aesthetic and open format. We talked to ASR's Andy Tompkins about the show and the…

News May 13, 2013
Orange 21 CFO resigns

Orange 21 CFO resigns

Orange 21, the parent company of Spy Optics, said today that CFO Jerry Collazo has resigned to "pursue other opportunities." CEO A. Stone Douglass will now take on CFO duties…

News May 13, 2013
Vans making big surf apparel push

Vans making big surf apparel push

Vans has legitimate roots in surf. Surfers wore Vans shoes even before skaters did, and Vans is still the No. 1 footwear brand in many surf shops. The company also…

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