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What is selling at Macys and other info
There was some interesting information in the Macy's first quarter earnings conference call last week. Strong categories: mens furnishings, mens collections, young mens, cosmetics, fashion jewelry, watches, handbags, mattresses, housewares.…
News May 13, 2013
European economy slows, data shows
As the U.S. economy sputters, Europe has been the bright spot for many companies, including those in the action sports sector. Quiksilver European revenues increased 23 percent to $284.5 million…
News May 13, 2013
Digging deeper into The Buckle part II
I am obsessed with The Buckle. Nearly every other retailer in America is struggling because of the economic slowdown. Somehow, The Buckle continues to not only do well, but to…
News May 13, 2013
Moving sale to May boosts Nordstrom
Nordstrom's decision to move its half-year sale for women and kids to May from June drove a big bump in sales. May comp sales increased 10.9 percent. June sales will…
News May 13, 2013
The story behind the Lost ads
I don't usually write about marketing campaigns, but the recent Lost advertisements - especially the one with McCain and Obama in board shorts and black socks - have caught my…
News May 13, 2013
Rip Curl rewards key retailers with H-Bomb wetsuit release
I talked with Rip Curl's Brian Bosson, right, recently about the company's new H-Bomb wetsuit, which arrived in stores last weekend. Brian, vice president of merchandising operations, told me how…
News May 13, 2013
Shop-eat-surf launches Executive Edition
Today we bring you our newest expansion and improvements to shop-eat-surf-outdoor.com. A lot of you have asked if we can do more: more analysis, more insight, more events on industry…
News May 13, 2013
Roy Turner gives an update on Surf Expo
I keep reading about car companies pulling out of trade shows, so I thought it would be a good time to check in with the industry's largest trade shows to…
News May 13, 2013
Retail sales better than expected in November
Excluding car sales and gas-station sales, retail sales climbed 0.3 percent in November from the previous month as consumers spent more on clothes, electronics, food and furniture, the Commerce Department…
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