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NRF: Retail sales up 5.8% in September
Press Release: NRF Calls Better-than-Expected 5.8% September Retail Sales Increase “Just What the Economy Needs Right Now” -Hurricane Irene, Late Back-to-School Shoppers Impacted Sept. Sales-
News May 13, 2013VF elects digital expert to board of directors
Press Release: Laura Lang Elected to VF Corporation's Board of Directors GREENSBORO, N.C., Oct 20, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Board of Directors of VF Corporation (NYSE:…
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Billabong CEO on current business trends
Billabong held its annual shareholder meeting in Australia yesterday. CEO Derek O'Neill gave an update on current business trends for the U.S., Europe, and Australia.
News May 13, 2013
The impacts of discounting, Day 1: What does it mean for branding?
Price promotions appear to be the name of the game this holiday season. Manufacturers are sitting on too much inventory and are slashing wholesale prices for retailers. And retailers are…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013SIA partners with World Snowboard Day for 2nd year
Press Release: World Snowboard Day will be back for its 6th edition on Sunday, December 18th, 2011, once again providing the opportunity to discover, for free, snowboarding as a…
News May 13, 2013The changing consumer: The retail perspective
The spending freefall that started in the fall and accelerated through the holidays has me wondering: Are we in the midst of a cyclical downturn, with short-term declines followed by…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Vans co-founder passes away
Press Release: Vans Co-Founder James Van Doren Passes at 72 Boston Native Joined Brother Paul, Gordon C. Lee and Serge Delia to Establish Orange County Company
News May 13, 2013
Money, money, money: The outlook for consolidation, investment and acquisition in 2009
Money is on everybody's minds. Some brands need it, banks have tightened lending standards, and companies with extra cash on hand are holding onto it because of the turbulent economy.…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Former Vans execs in U.S. and Canada start Urshuz
Former Vans executives from the U.S. and Canada have created shoe styles that have interchangeable uppers and bottoms. Urshuz is targeting the self-expressive generation.
News May 13, 2013
