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Why some teen retailers are outperforming the pack – it's not all about price

With all the bad retail news out there, it's easy to overlook the fact that some retailers are posting decent numbers despite the drop in consumer spending. We decided to…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Fyasko continues to grow

Fyasko continues to grow

We catch up with Fyasko and discover the brand has survived the recession and is growing its account base with some important retailers and others.

News May 13, 2013

U.S., Australian retail sales tick up a bit

The latest rounds of retail spending and consumer sentiment reports show slight upticks in the U.S. and Australia. Economists in both nations are wary of interpreting the results as indicating…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Etnies opens flagship store in Amsterdam

Etnies opens flagship store in Amsterdam

Press Release:   etnies’ Store is the First to Open in the City’s Project 1012 Creating a Red Carpet Entrance to Amsterdam   September 27, 2011 (AMSTERDAM) – Today etnies…

News May 13, 2013
Snow wrap, Day 1: Retailers and manufacturers on how the season went

Snow wrap, Day 1: Retailers and manufacturers on how the season went

With the snow season starting to wrap up, we decided to ask retailers, manufacturers and trade associations how the season went. I talked to several people, including Sport Chalet CEO…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Baker Skateboards moves to Baker Boys Distribution

Press Release:   Blitz Distribution and Baker Boys Distribution (BBD) have announced today that the iconic skateboard brand, Baker Skateboards, is moving to a new distribution home at Baker Boys…

News May 13, 2013

The new consumer-protection law: How brands like Quiksilver are managing

Clothing makers and distributors haven't been waiting around when it comes to new laws  requiring lead and phthalate testing of certain products for kids ages 12 and younger. They've been…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Updated: Skullcandy's new VP of Global Marketing

Updated: Skullcandy's new VP of Global Marketing

Editor's note: This story is updated with a statement from Skullcandy. Skullcandy's new VP of Global Marketing & Creative is already on board at the company.

News May 13, 2013
Bob Hurley and Roger Wyett on the remaking of Hurley

Bob Hurley and Roger Wyett on the remaking of Hurley

Roger and Bob show us a prototype of a new store opening in Laguna Beach in July, talk about Hurley's sponsorship of the U.S. Open, and explain how Hurley is…

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