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Dick Baker on retail distribution in the future

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…

News May 13, 2013
ASR tweaks January 08 show

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

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, 2013

Retail 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

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

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

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…

News May 13, 2013
Bernard Mariette forfeits unvested stock

Bernard Mariette forfeits unvested stock

According to a filing with the SEC, Bernard Mariette has forfeited 245,000 shares of unvested restricted stock that was due to vest in the coming years. Quiksilver announced this week…

News May 13, 2013

Macy’s expects sales pickup in third quarter

Here are some details from the Macy's earnings release and conference call yesterday.The business now and the rest of 2008   In January and February executives have become more concerned…

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