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Firewire and Lost Surfboards teaming up
Firewire Surfboards' new method of making surfboards has received an endorsement and order from Lost Surfboards. The two companies said yesterday that Lost will make a limited range of Lost…
News May 13, 2013
VF Corp to open more Vans stores
VF Corp. owns Vans and Reef, in addition to a host of other brands including Wrangler, North Face and 7 For All Mankind. Here's what CEO Eric Wiseman had to…
News May 13, 2013
Vans president cautiously optimistic on ‘08
Vans President Steve Murray told me yesterday at ASR that the company's outlook is more cautious than last year, but he still believes 2008 will be a strong year for…
News May 13, 2013
Nordstrom will open at Fashion Island
Good news for the surf and skate industry. A new Nordstrom sure to carry the industry's brands will open in Orange County at Fashion Island in spring, 2010. The new…
News May 13, 2013Macy’s reorganizes, thousands of jobs cut
Macy's announced a major reorganization today that will eliminate about 2,550 jobs. The company also announced same-store sales fell 7.1 percent in January. I think most of you are interested…
News May 13, 2013
Some good retail and economic news
Some of my friends at Atwater have been teasing me about having so much doom and gloom economic news on my site. This alert about unexpectedly good retail sales from…
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Americas business strong for Billabong
Here's some interesting information about Billabong's results during the second half of 2007. Billabong is headquartered in Australia and traded on the stock exchange there. These results were released Friday…
News May 13, 2013
Quik posts Q1 loss, cutting costs
Quiksilver posted a $21.9 million loss in the first quarter, largely due to its struggling hardgoods division. The company said it is still looking to sell hardgoods to focus on…
News May 13, 2013Tips for managing business in a downturn
I saw this story on Forbes.com this morning and thought it had some good information. The examples are from different industries, but the points made could apply universally. I've shortened…
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