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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…
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The rising Firewire
A talk with CEO Mark Price about Firewire's relatively rapid ascent after only five years in business. How it happened, their different business model, what's next.
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.
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Val Surf, Glik's on retail trends
As part of our Retail Panel series, we check in with retailers Val Surf and Glik's who share how they are planning for holiday, what is selling, shoppers' mindsets.
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…
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Journeys CEO on Canada, Schuh, skate
The CEO of Journeys parent company disclosed at an investor conference how many stores it will open in Canada in 2012, Schuh expansion in the UK, and the skate shoe…
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…
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BBG execs on Nixon, retail closures, cuts, current trends
I listened to the Billabong call and gleaned details about store closure plans, staff reductions, Nixon sale, current retail and wholesale trends, big online retail plans.
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  --…
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