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Consumer confidence up around the globe

Consumer confidence up around the globe

Consumer confidence is on the rebound around the globe, the latest surveys show. Every nation we checked shows a continued swing to positive consumer sentiment, though all remain at levels…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

NRF: October retail sales rise

Press Release:   Consumer Spending on Discretionary Categories Boosts October Retail Sales, According to NRF -Retail Industry Sales Increase for 16th Straight Month-   Washington, November 15, 2011 – Led…

News May 13, 2013

How CIT customers are protecting themselves

CIT was back in the news this week after delaying its quarterly filing as it works to restructure the company and avoid a bankruptcy filing. I have been talking to…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Bob Hurley on how Hurley lost and regained its focus

Bob Hurley talked about how Hurley lost its way in the previous decade, and how Roger Wyett and their team helped the company to regain its focus.

News May 13, 2013
ASR Report: How Roxy plans to compete with fast fashion

ASR Report: How Roxy plans to compete with fast fashion

I spoke at ASR with Deanna Jackson, SVP of Sales at Roxy, about what is new with the brand, how it is adjusting to compete with fast fashion, and the…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Brands, retailers embrace Cyber Monday

Brands, retailers embrace Cyber Monday

Some brands and retailers are embracing Cyber Monday today by offering special online offers. We have a roundup of some of the deals.

News May 13, 2013
State of skate shoes – Fallen

State of skate shoes – Fallen

Today in our state of skate shoes series, Black Box Distribution CEO Frank Messman discusses the impact of the recession on the company, his thoughts on the vulcanized trend, the…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Surfer Poll awards to air live December 6th

Surfer Poll awards to air live December 6th

Press Release:   2011 SURFER POLL AWARDS TO AIR LIVE DEC. 6 TO MORE THAN 2.5 MILLION HOUSEHOLDS View Online at www.surferpoll.com or on Time Warner Cable Hawaii and SoCal…

News May 13, 2013

Interesting details from Macy's Q3 conference call

Macy’s shared more details today about its business in the third quarter and its thoughts about the upcoming holiday season during a conference call with investors. Macy’s CFO Karen Hoguet…

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