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Zumiez and PacSun head-to-head

Zumiez and PacSun head-to-head

We compare and contrast the performance and strategies of PacSun and Zumiez. Also, how they compare on gross margins and more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Abercrombie lowers profit estimates, in part due to holiday promotions

Press Release:   New Albany, Ohio, February 2, 2012: Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF - News) today reported on the Company`s performance for the quarter ended January 28, 2012. Net…

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez increasing inventory

Zumiez increasing inventory

Zumiez executives sounded bullish this afternoon on a conference call with investors. Read all the important details about category performance, inventory plans and more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Sport Chalet details winter sales declines

Sport Chalet details winter sales declines

Sport Chalet said Wednesday afternoon that warm and dry weather impacted the retailer’s winter product sales in its third quarter ended Jan. 1.

News May 13, 2013
Real Retail: Liberty Board Shop

Real Retail: Liberty Board Shop

An in-depth talk with owner Matt Pindroh about what brands are performing, the opportunity he sees in the retail landscape, why he sells NikeSB, and much more.

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
China Challenges: What they mean for prices, delivery dates, development schedules, retailers

China Challenges: What they mean for prices, delivery dates, development schedules, retailers

We talk to executives at Vans, American Joe, One Industries, The Sourcing Place, the La Jolla Group, Tilly's, BC Surf & Sport and more about the challenges in China.

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
Touring Florida Mall – CCS, Zumiez, PacSun, Tilly's, Quik, Billabong, Macy's, Dillard's, Buckle, Hollister

Touring Florida Mall – CCS, Zumiez, PacSun, Tilly's, Quik, Billabong, Macy's, Dillard's, Buckle, Hollister

I spent several hours at the Florida Mall in Orlando visiting the stores of industry brands, industry customers and industry competitors. I gathered a lot of interesting info.

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