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A taste of back to school at PacSun

A visit to the PacSun store at The Block of Orange, a showcase store. I got a taste of back-to-school strategies, big changes in women's, shoe brands returning, more.

Astars collaborates with Young & Reckless

Press Release:   Alpinestars and Young & Reckless Launch Version 2.0 of Collaboration Series with Accompanying Online Contest   Following the success of the first collaboration in Spring 2011, Astars…

Spy going Back to Beach, more details from conference call

We listened to Orange 21's earnings conference call today and have a summary of the highlights, including Spy going Back to the Beach, the dropping of O'Neill license, more.

O'Neill introduces O'Neill 365

Burton SVP on orders, specialty focus, supply chain

A talk with Burton SVP John Lacy about how orders turned out for the season, how Burton is working with the specialty market, supply chain challenges and inventory approaches.

Patagonia introduces new warm water wetsuit

Press Release:   Designed for Warmer Water, the New R1 Wetsuit is made with 2mm Limestone-Based Neoprene and is Lined with Recycled Polyester and Spandex – The Highest Recycled Content…

Journeys on a roll, more about Canada plans

We listened to the Q3 earnings conference call of Journeys parent company Genesco this morning and have details about Canada plans, Journey's performance, teen shifts, more.

Linda Benson launches Rail Grabber

Press Release: Surfers Get a Grip Rail Grabber™ by surf legend Linda Benson, provides a comfortable way to carry a surfboard   Solana Beach, CA. Updated April 20, 2012-- International…

Late snow equals light sales

We check in with retailers across the country about how the slow start to snow season is impacting sales, if they are starting markdowns, and thoughts on next season's orders.