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Oakley and Ray-Ban lead Luxottica
As the economic crisis dampens demand for luxury glasses, Luxottica is focusing on its more "resilient" optical products, including its Oakley and Ray-Ban brands, according to Luxottica's 2008 sales report…
News May 13, 2013Target to carry Shaun White clothes year-round starting in fall
Target Announces Continuation of Shaun White 4 Target Clothing Line Wednesday February 18, 1:38 pm ET
News May 13, 2013A few bright spots in February comps, though retail still tough
There were a few bright spots in February same-store sales, and in some cases while same-store sales were down, they were down less that expected. Unfortunately, we don't know how…
News May 13, 2013American Apparel continues rapid retail growth
American Apparel continues to post strong retail numbers and plans to continue its rapid retail expansion. The wholesaler and retailer said today it opened 78 new stores in 2008, and…
News May 13, 2013ASR changes dates for 2010 shows
There's been lots of discussion around trade show dates for awhile now, and ASR announced today it is moving the dates beginning in 2010 to meet the timing needs of…
News May 13, 2013SIMA statement on Dick Baker's passing
The release includes tributes to Dick from industry leaders and highlights from his career. - SIMA CHAIRMAN EMERITUS, DICK BAKER, PASSES AWAY -
News May 13, 2013Executive changes at Burton and Quiksilver
Two separate executive changes have been announced at two important industry companies. Burton said today it hired a new chief financial officer who previously worked at VF Corporation and has…
News May 13, 2013LA Times turns to Tommy Knapp for core store makeover
Shop-eat-surf columnist and Honolua co-founder Tommy Knapp is the expert behind the most recent business makeover in the LA Times. In the story, Tommy advises DBC Ride Shop owners Greg…
News May 13, 2013Hollister cutting prices, accelerating European expansion
Surf industry competitor Hollister is cutting prices in a major reversal for parent company Abercrombie & Fitch, which saw total company same-store sales fall 30 percent in the first quarter.…
News May 13, 2013