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NRF: Holiday sales beat forecast
Press Release:  Washington, January 12, 2012 – After a season full of peaks and valleys, retailers’ 2011 holiday sales beat expectations, rising 4.1 percent to $471.5 billion – slightly…
News May 13, 2013
Surf Expo hosts largest event in seven years
Press Release:  Surf, skate and beach lifestyle brands note busy days and renewed energy in the market  Orlando, FL (January 17, 2012) – Retailers are returning to business…
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Talking with Reggie Barnes of Eastern Skate Supply
At Surf Expo, we got a chance to catch up with ESS Owner Reggie Barnes and Sales Manager Jocelyne Tracy about the state of skateboards.
News May 13, 2013Macy's announces executive changes
Press Release:  CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) today announced a series of changes to its senior executive leadership team:  Ron Klein, Macy’s chief stores officer, will retire effective…
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Vans introduces Stage 4
Press Release:  INTRODUCING THE VANS STAGE 4  Vans introduces the Stage 4, skateboarding’s first-ever vulcanized cupsole shoe design! Developed in four testing stages with Vans team riders Gilbert…
News May 13, 2013
The impacts of discounting, Day 2: The retail side
Yesterday, I explored the issue of discounts this holiday season, how it impacts brands, and underlying issues that some believe are driving promotions in the industry. Today, retail analysts, experts…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Rip Curl re-signs Bethany Hamilton
Press Release: Â Costa Mesa, USA (February 13, 2012): Rip Curl International announced today that the surfing brand has happily re-signed Hawaiian professional surfer and long-time team rider Bethany Hamilton.…
News May 13, 2013The changing consumer: The brand perspective
Yesterday, core store owners talked about changing consumer spending patterns. I asked: Are we seeing a cyclical downturn that will be followed by a rebound? Or is this the dawn…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Burton Star Wars Experience opens in Tahoe
Press Release:  SIERRA-AT-TAHOE® RESORT HOSTS GRAND OPENING OF YODA'S RIGLET PARK  SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – February 17, 2012 – Families, friends, Star Wars fans and snowboarders gathered…
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