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Iconix CEO on Op, Ed Hardy
I'm catching up on the Iconix earnings conference call from earlier this week in which CEO Neil Cole discussed how the company's Op brand is performing in Wal-Mart and international…
News May 13, 2013
The Buckle's earnings growth slows but retailer still outperforms retail peers
Industry retail customer The Buckle reported second quarter earnings today. - Sales rose 13.6 percent - Same-store sales rose 8.6 percent - Net income rose 12.1 percent to $25 million…
News May 13, 2013August same-store sales decline for many though drops are not severe for most
August same-store sales were down for many retailers compared to last year, but the declines were not in the double-digit range in most cases. With the late Labor Day, some…
News May 13, 2013
Andy Tompkins on the recent show, the skate situation and more
I caught up with Andy Tompkins, VP of Nielsen Sports Group, to get his assessment of the recent show. I also asked him about attracting more of the skate community…
News May 13, 2013
Photos from the opening night of Surf Summit XII
SIMA Surf Summit XII got underway Wednesday with an opening cocktail party, keynote address by Steve Murray, and after party on a beachside terrace. Many attendees wore T-shirts to honor…
News May 13, 2013Rebel surf tour pronounced dead
From THE AUSTRALIAN THE rebel pro surfing tour was officially declared dead yesterday, but its legacy will be felt for years. Association of Surfing Professionals CEO Brodie Carr announced yesterday…
News May 13, 2013
Adrenalina closes Miami store
Action sports retailer Adrenalina has closed its Miami International Mall location in Doral, Florida according to the company. A retail manager at one of their current stores said they are…
News May 13, 2013
Brands make their mark at La Casa del Camino hotel
Sleeping with your favorite brand in mind is taking marketing to a whole new level. Ignited by an idea from Riviera Magazine, a Modern Luxury publication that wanted to tap…
News May 13, 2013
Palladini on the business of Vans Triple Crown of Surfing
The first event in the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing got underway this week with the Reef Hawaiian Pro. We asked Vans Vice President of Marketing Doug Palladini some questions…
News May 13, 2013
