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Late buying rush pushes Zumiez to positive comps for December
Last-minute and after-holiday shoppers came out in enough force – and bought more, lower priced goods -- to give Zumiez a surprise lift to positive comps, the company reported today.…
News May 13, 2013Electric Co-President on luggage, soft goods and sunglasses
Electric visual is in its second season of making luggage and backpacks and so far the product extension is off to a good start. I got all the details and…
News May 13, 2013Firewire CEO on growing during a recession and new fin
Although hardgoods is a tough category these days, we heard a lot of good things about surfboard brand Firewire during the holiday. At ASR, we caught up with CEO Mark…
News May 13, 2013Member registration is now open for Executive Roundtable with Skullycandy CEO and President
Registration is now open for our Executive Roundtable on March 30, when I'll interview Skullcandy CEO Rick Alden and President Jeremy Andrus in front of a live audience. This week…
News May 13, 2013Madonna launching junior's line at Macy's
Madonna and Iconix Brand Group have formed a joint venture that is launching a fast fashion junior’s line exclusively at Macy’s for back-to-school this year. Madonna and her daughter, Lourdes,…
News May 13, 2013Grenade CEO on expansion into moto apparel
Grenade, a Portland-based company owned by pro snowboarder Danny Kass that is best known for its snowboarding gloves, is branching into moto apparel.
News May 13, 2013Hurley putting stake in ground on water
I met with Hurley Chairman Bob Hurley, pro surfer Rob Machado and Hurley CEO Roger Wyett last week to talk about the company’s new ecological initiative: water.
News May 13, 2013Shoppers emerge from deep sleep
Increased traffic and early Easter boost March sales.
News May 13, 2013Levi Strauss revenue and profits rise
SAN FRANCISCO (April 13, 2010) – Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended February 28, 2010, and filed its first quarter 2010 results…
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