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ASR Report: Fox moves into swim and other plans for growth
Fox has been growing very steadily and is on plan for 2009, said Director of Sales Kurt Schleicher and Director of Marketing Jim Anfuso. "It was a tough Spring/Summer for…
News May 13, 2013Glimmers of hope emerge for holiday shopping season
The International Council of Shopping Centers released a somewhat upbeat forecast for the upcoming holiday shopping season. The trade group, in my experience, is typically a bit more impartial and…
News May 13, 2013Skate group responds to BRA trade show petition
Yesterday, I published a story about the Board Retailers Association circulating a petition that encourages skate brands to return to the trade shows, particularly Surf Expo. I asked the International…
News May 13, 2013Save the date: Executive Roundtable features PacSun CEO
Mark your calendars: On Tuesday, December 8, we'll host a shop-eat-surf-outdoor.com Executive Roundtable. For this kickoff event, I'll interview Pacific Sunwear CEO Gary Schoenfeld in front of a live audience,…
News May 13, 2013Frank Kaufman on impact of CIT bankruptcy
I asked Moss Adams Partner Frank Kaufman this morning for his take on the CIT bankruptcy. Frank has helped many of his apparel company clients who are CIT customers prepare…
News May 13, 2013Macy's says Q3 better than expected
Macy’s reported third quarter results this morning that exceeded the company’s expectations in same-store sales, gross margin, earnings and cash flow. Macy’s, the largest department store customer for the action…
News May 13, 2013Quiksilver's 40th party and Tony Hawk Show in Paris
Quiksilver started its 40th anniversary celebration with a bang this weekend with the two-day Tony Hawk show featuring skateboarding, art, fashion and music at the Grand Palais in Paris. Quiksilver…
News May 13, 2013Panel explores the inner workings of La Jolla Group tonight
Industry vet Jim Shubin moderates a panel hosted by groupY and FuelTV tonight, on the "inner workings of the La Jolla Group." Executives from the company and its brands -…
News May 13, 2013PacSun names new marketing chief
Robert Cameron, most recently vice president of Levi’s brand marketing, is the new senior vice president of marketing for PacSun, the company announced this morning. It is a new position…
News May 13, 2013