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Weekly retail sales moderate as back-to-school shopping kicks in
Press Release:  NEW YORK, July 17, 2012 – Even with the continuing warm weather, which helped to drive consumers indoors, weekly retail sales were moderate and remained positive for…
News May 13, 2013
UNIV caters to the cool from around the world
How UNIV attracts discerning customers with money to spend from around the globe by selling hard-to-find, cool stuff in the sleepy beach town of Encinitas.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
TPG makes new bid for Billabong
Private equity firm TPG is making another run at Billabong, offering a lower price per share than its previous bid, which was rejected before Billabong's latest problems.
News May 13, 2013
Filtrate's plan to stand out in crowded sunglass market
A talk with co-founder Wade Sutton and new marketing hire Johnny Monson about boosting U.S. sales efforts, the new RAW collection and expanding into other categories.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013SIA releases 2012 Participation Report
Press Release:  6.9% of American Participate In Snow Sports and Burn 332 Million Calories  WASHINGTON, DC (July 27, 2012) - SnowSports Industries America (SIA) released the comprehensive 2012…
News May 13, 2013
Zumiez's expansion plans for Europe, Canada, 2012 results
We listened to Zumiez's Q4 earnings call and have details about international expansion plans, the soft footwear category, the CEO's take on the state of retail, 2013 view.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013K-Swiss Q2 loss narrows, revenues decline 31%
Press Release:  WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--K•Swiss Inc. (KSWS) today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012. The operations of FORM Athletics are accounted for as a…
News May 13, 2013
Kering comments on Volcom, Electric, Puma in Q1
We listened to Kering's (formerly PPR) conference call this morning and have details about how Volcom, Electric and Puma performed. Also, a worrisome trend for Hawaii.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013G-III Apparel acquires Vilebrequin for $106.2 million
Editor's note: Luxury men's swim brand Vilebrequin had sales in 2011 of $55.9 million  Press release:  G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. Acquires Global Luxury Resort Brand Vilebrequin  --…
News May 13, 2013
