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A look behind the latest tourism trends

A look behind the latest tourism trends

Today, we take a look at some of the most recent U.S. tourism figures, including to California, Florida and Hawaii. You might be surprised to see that while domestic travel…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

ANF on Hollister's European results, growth plans

ANF provided some interesting details Wednesday about the company's Hollister business, including its aggressive international expansion plans and European performance.

News May 13, 2013

The changing consumer: Sadeghi and others weigh in

To wrap up our stories about consumer spending, today we hear some thought-provoking ideas about cultural change from Shaheen Sadeghi, an industry insider and current world traveler and retail developer.…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
TPG bids for Billabong despite Nixon sale

TPG bids for Billabong despite Nixon sale

Private equity firm TPG still wants to buy Billabong even after the Nixon sale and has made a bid for the rest of the company.

News May 13, 2013
Money, money, money: The commercial banking and factor outlook

Money, money, money: The commercial banking and factor outlook

Editor's note: Updated with answers from CIT at 10:05 a.m. This week, we've been looking at the capital markets and talking to dealmakers about what is happening on the ground…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Billabong, Merchant say TPG bid too low

Billabong, Merchant say TPG bid too low

Billabong said in a news release that the company - and its largest shareholder - believe the $3 per share bid from TPG is too low.

News May 13, 2013
Store tour, Brea Mall: Obey, Obey, Obey

Store tour, Brea Mall: Obey, Obey, Obey

Plus, the small brand getting a big ride at the PacSun test store; what industry retailers can learn from Metropark; and shoppers come alive   I hit the road Friday…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Nominees for Australian Surf Awards announced

Press Release:   FRIDAY 2rd MARCH 2012: Australia’s Surf Retailers Federation announced the nominee lists for the 2012 Australian Surf Industry Awards today. The nominee line up is a real…

News May 13, 2013
Retail sales appear to be stabilizing across the globe

Retail sales appear to be stabilizing across the globe

Ahead of the U.S. retail sales report due tomorrow, we're taking a look today at the most recent retail sales comps from around the globe. For the last few months…

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