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A few, small bright spots amid tough data from around the globe

A few, small bright spots amid tough data from around the globe

Today, I've put together a global smorgasbord of data about retail sales, consumer sentiment and port cargo volumes to give you a snapshot of leading and trailing indicators about economies…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Praxis Footwear partners with Toronto-based S&J

Press Release:   PRAXIS FOOTWEAR SIGNS CANADIAN PARTNERSHIP WITH S&J SALES Ashland, OR and Toronto, ON Canada (December 14, 2011)- Praxis Footwear announced today a partnership with Toronto-based S&J Sales…

News May 13, 2013
Looking back at 9/11 for some guidance to perform in 2009

Looking back at 9/11 for some guidance to perform in 2009

I have been speaking with friends in the industry during the last quarter to try and make heads or tails of what is happening in the world of retail. How…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

American Apparel expands UK presence

Press Release:   LOS ANGELES and LONDON, Dec. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- American Apparel (Amex: APP - News), the vertically integrated clothing manufacturer based in downtown Los Angeles , has…

News May 13, 2013

Active may close seven more stores; creditors complain about bidding procedures

Active Ride Shop said it is rejecting seven more of its leases, according to court documents filed last week.Some of the leases being rejected include several of Active's highest profile…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

American Apparel details December sales

Press Release:   LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- American Apparel, Inc. (NYSE Amex: APP), a vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of branded fashion basic apparel, provided an update today related to…

News May 13, 2013
Core Careers: John Vance, president of Sanuk

Core Careers: John Vance, president of Sanuk

Today in our Core Careers feature, we hear from John Vance, president of Sanuk, which has taken the footwear category by storm in the past several years. John shares some…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
The story behind Slater's VSTR line

The story behind Slater's VSTR line

I spoke with Jesse Faen and John Moore at Agenda about the new VSTR line by Kelly Slater and Quiksilver. Plus, photos of several pieces.

News May 13, 2013
Back-to-school report: sales trends and strategies at Ron Jon Surf Shop

Back-to-school report: sales trends and strategies at Ron Jon Surf Shop

Editor's note: Our back-to-school special coverage continues today with Don Niemann, director of merchandise buying for Ron Jon Surf Shop. Ron Jon has stores in Florida, New Jersey and South…

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