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Mikke Pierson: The retailer’s view

Mikke Pierson: The retailer’s view

I asked Mikke to weigh in on the topic because I know he feels passionately about it. Mikke is a co-owner of ZJ Boarding House in Santa Monica. "One of…

News May 13, 2013
More on Beach Bums' private label

More on Beach Bums' private label

Cliff Haddadin, the president and CEO of Beach Bums Boardshops, brought up the issue of private label goods helping his margins this holiday shopping season in a post Wednesday.Cliff Haddadin,…

News May 13, 2013

Details from Zumiez Q3 conference call

Better late than never.Private label Last year, private label comprised 14.3 percent of the business. That number will be flat for 2007. The company has hired "strong talent" in private…

News May 13, 2013

shop-eat-surf-outdoor.com’s first sponsorship banner debuts

It's an exciting day here for my little internet operation. The first sponsorship banner appears today on my Web site, four and 1/2 months after jumping into the online world.…

News May 13, 2013
Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas and thank you for reading. Hope you are having as much fun as we are today. I'll return with more news in a few days.

News May 13, 2013
PSUN to close remaining Demo stores

PSUN to close remaining Demo stores

The company is also closing its Anaheim warehouse and moving that operation to its Midwest facility at a cost of $3 million. Warehouse employees in Anaheim will lose their jobs.…

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez looking for opportunities in downturn

Zumiez looking for opportunities in downturn

Here are the most interesting things Zumiez CEO Richard Brooks had to say at the ICR XChange conference this morning: With the economy softening, Zumiez is planning conservatively and hoping…

News May 13, 2013
O’Neill opening in Anaheim; online in future

O’Neill opening in Anaheim; online in future

Here's some news courtesy of La Jolla Group CEO Toby Bost: O'Neill will open its first flagship store at a lifestyle center in Anaheim in June. The company deliberately picked…

News May 13, 2013
A body believed to be Dane Williams found

A body believed to be Dane Williams found

In case you haven't heard the sad news, San Diego police believe they found the dead body of Dane Williams today in the Chollas Creek neighborhood in San Diego. Dane,…

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