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Hawaii economic report, Day I: How Hawaii is faring

Hawaii economic report, Day I: How Hawaii is faring

For my first story for our new Executive Edition, I decided to research how Hawaii is holding up during the downturn because it is such an important territory for the action…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Zumiez reports Q4 and Full Year 2011 Financial results

Press Release:   Zumiez Inc. Announces Record Fiscal 2011 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results   Fourth Quarter 2011 Diluted EPS Increased 22.4% to a Record $0.60; Fiscal 2011 Full…

News May 13, 2013
What downbeat business sentiment means for 2009

What downbeat business sentiment means for 2009

The watchwords in business these days are that to survive in a downturn, you should "focus on the positive" and "tune out the drumbeat of bad news." But here is…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Volcom opens new London retail location

Press Release:   – BOXPARK Joins Stores in London’s Covent Garden and Falmouth, Southern England, in Growing Volcom Brand –   COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Volcom has joined the innovative…

News May 13, 2013
Florida store tour – from the mall to the beach

Florida store tour – from the mall to the beach

I tacked on an extra day to my Surf Expo trip to check out some Florida stores. I'm glad I did. I saw some interesting brand positioning and prices at…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Teva launches World Water Day challenge

Teva launches World Water Day challenge

Press Release:   Teva World Water Day Challenge Calls For A Day Without Water   Action outdoor brand raises awareness for clean water by challenging participants to stop using water…

News May 13, 2013
Store tour, Los Angeles: Burton, Channel Islands, Fred Segal, DC, Nine Star

Store tour, Los Angeles: Burton, Channel Islands, Fred Segal, DC, Nine Star

On Monday, I hit stores in LA for my store tour, and saw many interesting things including: super designer Quiksilver men's product at one of LA's hippest boutiques; Insight's continued…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

WPA sanctions Watermans Paddle for Humanity

Press Release:   Orange County, CA, March 28, 2012 –The World Paddle Association (WPA) has sanctioned all Watermans Paddle for Humanity stops and qualified the event in Austin, TX, as…

News May 13, 2013
Travel deals are yielding mixed results in Hawaii, Australia

Travel deals are yielding mixed results in Hawaii, Australia

Travel deals for airfare and lodging are abundant, and that's showing up in some flattening in the decline of travel to and spending in important industry destinations such as Hawaii…

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