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Retail check: a survey of four independent retailers around the country
Given that spring is here, I thought it would be a good time to check in with some independent retailers to see how business is going and how they are…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Nominees named for SIMA Image Awards
SIMA announced this morning which brands made the nomination cut for the SIMA Image Awards. The Image Awards are very competitive and closely watched in the industry.
News May 13, 2013
U.S. retail sales slip in April, plus consumer sentiment, port volume and CFO survey results
U.S. retail sales slumped in April, dropping by -.4 percent compared to March -- and by -10.1 percent compared to April 2008, the U.S. Commerce Dept. reported today. Those sales…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Rip Curl Pro Search to return in 2013
Press Release: Â RIP CURL PRO SEARCH TO RESEARCH IN 2012, THEN COME BACK BIGGER & BETTER IN 2013 Â
News May 13, 2013
Executive Comp: What CEOs of action sports, apparel and retail companies made last year
A lot of readers responded to an earlier story I wrote about the modest salary by public company standards of Zumiez CEO Rick Brooks and the company's egalitarian executive compensation…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013North Shore film festival to benefit non profits
Press Release:  NORTH SHORE SURF FILM FESTIVAL Supports Local and National Non Profits December 2nd, 3rd, and 4th  Nov 29, 2011 – Haleiwa, Hawaii The second annual North…
News May 13, 2013
Black Box Distribution owners on their new partnership, the recession, Insight, Crossroads and the future
I drove to Carlsbad this month to meet with Jamie Thomas and Frank Messman of Black Box Distribution to find out more about what is happening with the company. Black…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013ICSC: Post-Thanksgiving shopping lull sets in
Press Release:  POST-THANKSGIVING SHOPPING LULL SETS IN  NEW YORK, December 6, 2011 – As much as shopping on Black Friday is a tradition for consumers, so is the…
News May 13, 2013
Nike president discusses action sports performance and strategy
Here is a more detailed report from Nike's earnings report and conference call this afternoon, including detailed comments from Nike executives about the performance and strategy of Nike's action sports…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
