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The challenges ahead for ActionWatch

The challenges ahead for ActionWatch

The ActionWatch name keeps popping up in different places. Volcom CEO Richard Woolcott cited ActionWatch data during a recent earnings conference call. Mikke Pierson of ZJ Boarding House and Tom…

News May 13, 2013
PacSun board rejects Adrenalina offer

PacSun board rejects Adrenalina offer

I'm dashing off to a meeting, but here's the press release from PacSun rejecting the offer...I'll bring you other developments today as warranted. Pacific Sunwear of California Rejects Adrenalina's Unsolicited…

News May 13, 2013
PacSun now expects Q3 loss after weak October

PacSun now expects Q3 loss after weak October

PacSun now expects to report a third quarter loss after sales continue to weaken across most of the country. October same-store sales: down 11 percent Q3 comps: down 7 percent…

News May 13, 2013
Wall Street worried about PacSun's cash position; third quarter earnings released later today

Wall Street worried about PacSun's cash position; third quarter earnings released later today

I'm hearing a lot of anticipation today as PacSun releases earnings later this afternoon. The stock price of PacSun, the industry's largest customer, has been hit hard in the past…

News May 13, 2013
Andy Tompkins gives an ASR update

Andy Tompkins gives an ASR update

Today, Andy Tompkins answers questions about how ASR is being impacted by the economy and other issues. January is traditionally a smaller show for ASR, while September is the bigger…

News May 13, 2013
Malls suffer from sameness too, researchers say

Malls suffer from sameness too, researchers say

It appears the issue of "sameness" is a hot topic in all sectors of the retail and consumer sectors. I came across this new study of consumers by the Wharton's…

News May 13, 2013

Quiksilver and ESPN settle lawsuit over X Games issue

Here's the press release: NEW YORK & HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ESPN, Inc. and Quiksilver, Inc. (NYSE: ZQK - News) announced today that they have resolved the trademark related lawsuits between…

News May 13, 2013

ICRX Report: PacSun moving RVCA to all doors

"Rumors of our demise are greatly exaggerated," a hoarse Sally Frame Kasaks said to kick off Pacific Sunwear of California's presentation at the 11th ICR Exchange conference this morning at…

News May 13, 2013
ASR Report: Smaller, but doing business

ASR Report: Smaller, but doing business

Here's a quick update on the scene at ASR. As expected, there are definitely fewer brands and retailers at the show. The overall space the show occupies at the San…

News May 13, 2013
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series