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Looking for fashion clues at Urban Outfitters

Urban Outfitters stores are doing better than most in this environment, so I decided to dig a little deeper to find clues about what is working for them that other…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Spy CEO on Q3 results

Spy CEO on Q3 results

We spoke with Orange 21 President and soon to be CEO yesterday about the company's third quarter results. Michael Marckx talked about sales, inventory and what's to come.

News May 13, 2013
The new consumer-protection law: an interview with the Consumer Product Safety Commission

The new consumer-protection law: an interview with the Consumer Product Safety Commission

Action sports apparel companies are scrambling to understand, prepare and comply with a new consumer-safety law that requires testing of clothes and other products for lead and phthalates, which are…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Hurley execs on industry consolidation, brand and retail acquisitions

With competitors acquiring brands and retailers, how will Hurley respond? Bob Hurley and Roger Wyett tell their perspective.

News May 13, 2013
PacSun's new merchandising look and focus

PacSun's new merchandising look and focus

Pacific Sunwear CEO Sally Frame Kasaks told the audience at an investors' conference last week that the company has broadened its focus beyond its surf and skate roots. Now, PacSun…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Monica Campana named Publisher of Transworld Skateboarding

Monica Campana named Publisher of Transworld Skateboarding

Press Release:   Carlsbad, CA - TransWorld Media is very pleased to announce the rehire of Monica Campana. After serving nearly ten years with TransWorld Media from 1996 - 2005,…

News May 13, 2013

The North Face's secrets to succeeding during a downturn

The North Face, along with Vans, has been a top-performing brand for VF Corp. during the recession, and I recently sat down with The North Face President Steve Rendle to…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

American Apparel sees improving sales trends

American Apparel updated investors on how business is going so far in the fourth quarter.

News May 13, 2013
ASR Report: Toms shoes growth plans for spring 2010

ASR Report: Toms shoes growth plans for spring 2010

Differentiating yourself from the competition is a key to surviving the downturn, experts say. Toms shoes has definitely succeeded on that front. The three-year-old brand is growing fast, and has…

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