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Andy Tompkins gives an ASR update
Today, Andy Tompkins answers questions about how ASR is being impacted by the economy and other issues. January is traditionally a smaller show for ASR, while September is the bigger…
News May 13, 2013
Malls suffer from sameness too, researchers say
It appears the issue of "sameness" is a hot topic in all sectors of the retail and consumer sectors. I came across this new study of consumers by the Wharton's…
News May 13, 2013Quiksilver and ESPN settle lawsuit over X Games issue
Here's the press release: NEW YORK & HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ESPN, Inc. and Quiksilver, Inc. (NYSE: ZQK - News) announced today that they have resolved the trademark related lawsuits between…
News May 13, 2013ICRX Report: PacSun moving RVCA to all doors
"Rumors of our demise are greatly exaggerated," a hoarse Sally Frame Kasaks said to kick off Pacific Sunwear of California's presentation at the 11th ICR Exchange conference this morning at…
News May 13, 2013
ASR Report: Smaller, but doing business
Here's a quick update on the scene at ASR. As expected, there are definitely fewer brands and retailers at the show. The overall space the show occupies at the San…
News May 13, 2013
January results for PacSun, Buckle, Urban Outfitters, Macy's and more
The numbers may look grim, but several retailers said January sales met expectations or were a little better than forecast. The Buckle, Urban Outfitters and American Apparel continue to outperform…
News May 13, 2013
Fyasko growing with art-driven T's and more
I finally got a chance to meet some of the team behind Fyasko, a small, up-and-coming brand that I have heard about from a few retailers. Bobby Abdel at Jack's…
News May 13, 2013Firewire not impacted by Perrin bankruptcy
News surfaced out of Australia this week that Matthew Perrin filed for bankruptcy. Perrin, a former Billabong CEO, is a lead investor in surfboard maker Firewire. Firewire CEO Mark Price…
News May 13, 2013
Active closes five stores, more closures planned
Active Ride Shop, one of the industry's largest customers which embarked on a rapid expansion in the past few years, has closed five stores so far this month. Active stores…
News May 13, 2013
