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Journeys same-store sales solid in Q1

Journeys same-store sales rose 3 percent for the quarter ended May 2, parent company Genesco said this morning. Journeys, an important mall retailer for many skate shoe brands, was one…

News May 13, 2013
Talking growth with Raj Manufacturing, makers of Hurley and Reef swimwear

Talking growth with Raj Manufacturing, makers of Hurley and Reef swimwear

I thought it was high time to meet the faces behind Raj Manufacturing, which recently added Reef to the stable of brands under its swimwear umbrella. Raj has the license…

News May 13, 2013
ESPN and Group Y host Action Sports Conference

ESPN and Group Y host Action Sports Conference

Press release: group Y To Host First Action Sports Conference At ESPN's X Games 15 One-Day Event To Bring Marketers From Action Sports World Together With Mainstream Brands To Share…

News May 13, 2013
A talk with Adrenalina CEO Ilia Lekach

A talk with Adrenalina CEO Ilia Lekach

Lekach says he is working on a friendly merger with an action sports retailer, and it's not Active. I had a short but interesting telephone conversation yesterday with Ilia Lekach,…

News May 13, 2013
Insight and Black Box form new partnership

Insight and Black Box form new partnership

Insight USA and Black Box Distribution said today they have struck a new distribution partnership. Carlsbad-based Black Box will be responsible for the sales and distribution of Insight in the…

News May 13, 2013

Wet Seal hires former Roxy, PacSun executive

Press Release: The Wet Seal, Inc. Announces Appointments of Kim Bajrech and Debbie Shinn as Wet Seal Divisional Merchandising Managers Source: The Wet Seal, Inc.On Monday July 27, 2009, 12:17…

News May 13, 2013
July same-store sales results for industry customers and competitors

July same-store sales results for industry customers and competitors

July same-store sales remained tough, but there were some glimmers of hope, especially for Nordstrom, which saw a better-than-expected response to its Anniversary Sale. Here are some results for industry…

News May 13, 2013
Bob Hurley, Aaron Pai, and U.S. Open winners honored by Huntington Beach

Bob Hurley, Aaron Pai, and U.S. Open winners honored by Huntington Beach

The City of Huntington Beach honored Bob Hurley, Huntington Surf & Sport owner Aaron Pai and U.S. Open winners Courtney Conlogue and Brett Simpson last night at the Huntington Beach…

News May 13, 2013
Checking out Shaun White, Paul Frank lines for Target

Checking out Shaun White, Paul Frank lines for Target

I stopped by Target yesterday to see the second season of Shaun White's line at Target and to check out Paul Frank's new line of children's products for Target for…

News May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series