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Mens and accessories best for Zumiez
Zumiez same store sales in January rose 1.7 percent, the company reported this afternoon. Total sales during the period increased 16.3 percent to $20.7 million. Mens and miscellaneous accessories were…
News May 13, 2013
Details about Bernard’s severance package
These details were just released this morning. Bernard will receive $106,726 to serve as a consultant for a year. In addition, he will receive severance pay of $2.8 million. This…
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Howe targets new channels with tiered line
Jade Howe is trying something new with his rock ‘n roll inspired fashion line for men. He's created three collections within the line to reach different distribution channels called "Moods…
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DC apparel moving into department stores
DC Shoes is bucking the current macro economic trends, according to Quiksilver executives. During a conference call today discussing Quiksilver's first quarter results, Quiksilver Americas President Marty Samuels said DC…
News May 13, 2013
Tavik growth surges in past six months
When I talked to Bobby Abdel about what's selling at Jack's, he mentioned some newer brands Jack's is carrying, including Tavik. I followed up yesterday with Tavik co-founder Erik Paulsen…
News May 13, 2013
shop-eat-surf-outdoor.com weekend edition
Here are some items that arrived in my inbox I wanted to share. One involves Dave Hollander taking action to reduce noise pollution from sky advertisers. The other involves the…
News May 13, 2013
Nordstrom sales decline in March
Nordstrom recorded a 9.1 percent drop in same-store sales in March. The company said the early Easter negatively impacted sales. Strongest regions: South, Northwest Strongest categories: Cosmetics, accessories, and women's…
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New Op ad campaign for Wal Mart push
Iconix Brand Group, the new owners of the Op brand, announced this morning they are launching a new ad campaign to support the brand's spring/summer debut at Wal-Mart, which will…
News May 13, 2013
Nordstrom records tough April and quarter
While many retailers reported positive same-store sales in April, Nordstrom recorded a 3.8 percent same-store sales decline. For the first quarter, same-store sales fell 6.5 percent, below the 3 to…
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