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Zumiez beats expectations again

Zumiez beats expectations again

Zumiez knocked it out of the park in January.

News May 13, 2013

Alli Sports teams up with YouTube

Press Release:   ALLI SPORTS YOUTUBE CHANNEL NOW OFFERING DAILY ORIGINAL ACTION SPORTS CONTENT   “Inside Alli Sports”, “The Frendly Times” and “AWSM on Alli” with Todd Richards Headline the…

News May 13, 2013

One Distribution announces new hires

  Press Release:   ONE Distribution Announces The Hiring Of Rick Lohr and Gus Neves   February 13, 2012, Fountain Valley, CA—ONE Distribution is pleased to announce the acquisition of…

News May 13, 2013
Hobie to participate in SUP championships

Hobie to participate in SUP championships

Press Release:   Hobie Team set to hit ISA World Stand Up Paddle and Paddleboard Championships   San Juan Capistrano, CA – Feb 17, 2012 Hobie Stand up Paddleboards is…

News May 13, 2013
Hawaii economic report, Day III: Retailers

Hawaii economic report, Day III: Retailers

In the first two parts of my in-depth Hawaii report, I focused on economic and tourism data and forecasts. Today, I talk to retailers on the ground level and hear…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay downgraded in cost cutting move

Press Release:   Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay Downgrades from ASP World Title to ASP 6-Star for 2012   COOLANGATTA, Queensland/AUS (Friday, February 24, 2012) – The Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay,…

News May 13, 2013
Web analysis and rankings, Day 2: Brands

Web analysis and rankings, Day 2: Brands

Yesterday, our web series focused on the retail side of the equation. Today, we'll explore how industry brands are doing online, why some brands are doing better than others, and…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Vans and Nice Kicks present Vulcanized Vinyl

Vans and Nice Kicks present Vulcanized Vinyl

Press Release:   A Temporary Pop-up Shop in Austin during SXSW from 3/9 to 3/18 Open noon to midnight at 313½ E. 6th Street   Austin, TX (March 2, 2012)…

News May 13, 2013
Tommy Knapp: Retailers, differentiate to survive

Tommy Knapp: Retailers, differentiate to survive

Editor's note: Tommy Knapp co-founded the Honolua retail chain in Hawaii and founded Club Sportwear. He's now an adjunct professor at USC. This is Part II of his column on…

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