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Surfing Live: Direct network for retailers
I noticed the new plasma televisions at Wahoo's ran clips and commercials from surf and skate brands, live video from surfing events, surf conditions from local spots, plus a banner…
News May 13, 2013
Buckle shoppers OK with higher price points
Some interesting nuggets emerged from The Buckle's second quarter earnings conference call, which I'm catching up on from last week. While competitors are cutting prices left and right to move…
News May 13, 2013
Dick Baker on retail distribution in the future
I asked Dick Baker to weigh in on the distribution question. Dick is the president of SIMA, the former president of Op and an apparel veteran. Men's Dick sees growth…
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ASR tweaks January 08 show
I headed over to San Juan Capistrano yesterday to talk with Andy Tompkins, ASR show director, about some changes in store for the upcoming trade show. I also wanted to…
News May 13, 2013
Shop-Eat-Surf turns one
August marks the one year anniversary of shop-eat-surf-outdoor.com. It's hard to believe how the site has spread around the world, all by word-of mouth. I wish I could say I…
News May 13, 2013Retail wisdom from Mickey Drexler
I spent this morning at the ICR XChange investment conference at the St. Regis in Dana Point. I heard lots of companies speak - I'll write updates today on the…
News May 13, 2013
PacSun cutting shoes; Sole Tech reacts
Pacific Sunwear executives have been informing shoe companies this week that the industry's largest customer is dropping most shoes except sandals, according to brand executives. As a result, some companies…
News May 13, 2013
Headed to Oregon to go skiing
I'm traveling Tuesday to Oregon for a ski trip. I won't be posting as much this week but I still have a few more items from ASR to write and…
News May 13, 2013
VF Corp: Q4 stronger than expected
While others struggle, VF Corp. continues to do well even in a tough economy. VF owns a multitude of brands, including Vans, Reef, The North Face, Wrangler, Nautica and 7…
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