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Hollister's no-discount results

Hollister's no-discount results

Industry competitor Hollister saw same-store sales decline 25 percent in the fourth quarter, parent company Abercrombie & Fitch reported this morning. The retailer is one of the few at the…

News May 13, 2013

Hang Ten launches at Kohl's in April

More surf brands hit mid-tier retailers this spring as Hang Ten launches at 30 Kohl's stores in warm weather markets. Kohl's executives discussed the April launch during an earnings conference…

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez reports growth for 2008, but tough second half and shrinking sales for Q4

Zumiez reports growth for 2008, but tough second half and shrinking sales for Q4

Zumiez, the Pacific Northwest-based industry retailer that bills itself as the "core store in the mall," today reported a 7.1 percent increase in net sales for 2008. But heavy discounting…

News May 13, 2013

Burton reduces salaries to minimize layoffs

Jake and Donna Burton eliminate their salaries all together; others will be reduced on a sliding scale. Less than 5 percent of North American employees lose jobs. Press Release:

News May 13, 2013
March same-store sales report

March same-store sales report

Overall March same-store sales were still down and were negatively impacted by Easter shifting into April. However, the good news is sales have not gotten worse. Here's a summary of…

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez shareholder suit dismissed

Zumiez shareholder suit dismissed

Some good news for Zumiez today. Here's the release: Zumiez Inc. Announces Dismissal of Litigation EVERETT, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 27, 2009-- Zumiez Inc. (NASDAQ: ZUMZ), a leading specialty retailer of action…

News May 13, 2013
Green Room idea for stores gains steam as ASEC rolls out new features

Green Room idea for stores gains steam as ASEC rolls out new features

Many of you have heard Frank Scura, executive director of the Action Sports Environmental Coalition, speak at industry events about his dream of creating "Green Rooms" in surf and skate…

News May 13, 2013

Grim outlook for next snow season

The SnowSports Industries America reported a sobering assessment for the upcoming snow season and the impact of weak sales and increased discounting during the past season. In its report on…

News May 13, 2013
Layoffs reach Hurley as Nike cuts jobs globally

Layoffs reach Hurley as Nike cuts jobs globally

Some jobs at Hurley International have been eliminated as part of Nike's global restructuring, Nike spokeswoman Kellie Leonard told Shop-eat-surf today. Kellie declined to provide the number of jobs that…

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