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Some good news in Australian consumer sentiment; not so in EU and US

Some good news in Australian consumer sentiment; not so in EU and US

We've been hearing lately that "flat is the new up," and the latest round of retail trade and consumer sentiment reports bring it home. In Europe, non-food retail trade remained…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Top viewed stories of 2011

Top viewed stories of 2011

As 2011 comes to a close, we take a look back at the 50 most viewed stories on Shop-eat-surf during the year. It sure was a newsy one.

News May 13, 2013
The new consumer-protection law: View from inside a testing lab

The new consumer-protection law: View from inside a testing lab

In the second day of our series on the new consumer product safety rules and their impact on action sports brands, I talked to the operators of Applied Technical Services…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Holden launches sportswear collection at Agenda

Holden launches sportswear collection at Agenda

Press Release:   Portland, OR/USA - January 4, 2012 - Holden is proud to announce its first ever sportswear collection for men and women. Slated for Fall 2012 delivery, the…

News May 13, 2013
Consumer confidence up around the globe

Consumer confidence up around the globe

Consumer confidence is on the rebound around the globe, the latest surveys show. Every nation we checked shows a continued swing to positive consumer sentiment, though all remain at levels…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Get ready for Surf Expo

Get ready for Surf Expo

Surf Expo gets underway Thursday and we check in with Show Director Roy Turner to find out what we should expect as we head to Florida.

News May 13, 2013

How CIT customers are protecting themselves

CIT was back in the news this week after delaying its quarterly filing as it works to restructure the company and avoid a bankruptcy filing. I have been talking to…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

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
ASR Report: How Roxy plans to compete with fast fashion

ASR Report: How Roxy plans to compete with fast fashion

I spoke at ASR with Deanna Jackson, SVP of Sales at Roxy, about what is new with the brand, how it is adjusting to compete with fast fashion, and the…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series