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Yeti, Merrell, Birkenstock, Saucony: Strong Brands Appear to Be Outrunning a Shaky Macro Backdrop, for Now
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January results for PacSun, Buckle, Urban Outfitters, Macy's and more
The numbers may look grim, but several retailers said January sales met expectations or were a little better than forecast. The Buckle, Urban Outfitters and American Apparel continue to outperform…
News May 13, 2013
Fyasko growing with art-driven T's and more
I finally got a chance to meet some of the team behind Fyasko, a small, up-and-coming brand that I have heard about from a few retailers. Bobby Abdel at Jack's…
News May 13, 2013Firewire not impacted by Perrin bankruptcy
News surfaced out of Australia this week that Matthew Perrin filed for bankruptcy. Perrin, a former Billabong CEO, is a lead investor in surfboard maker Firewire. Firewire CEO Mark Price…
News May 13, 2013
Active closes five stores, more closures planned
Active Ride Shop, one of the industry's largest customers which embarked on a rapid expansion in the past few years, has closed five stores so far this month. Active stores…
News May 13, 2013
Fox rises at PacSun in 2008
Fox became one of the top three brands as a percentage of net sales for PacSun in 2008, overtaking Volcom, according to Pacific Sunwear's annual report released today. Fox accounted…
News May 13, 2013
SIMA 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, 2013
Executive 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, 2013
LA 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, 2013
Hollister 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.…
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