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Around the world, some optimism amid general consumer pessimism
Like Americans, consumers around the globe are pessimistic, but in some regions they appear to be gaining confidence. Today we take a look at the consumer-sentiment indexes for three nations…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Skater Torey Pudwill joins Nixon team
Press Release:  HALLOWEEN BRINGS GHOSTS, GHOULS AND NEW BLOOD AS THE NIXON SKATE TEAM WELCOMES TOREY PUDWILL  Torey Pudwill voted onto the Nixon skate team  ENCINITAS, CA…
News May 13, 2013New data show an uptick in consumer sentiment and a forecast for positive comps in the second half
If you're looking for good news wherever you can find it, today's consumer sentiment data from Reuters and the University of Michigan has a couple of tidbits. And there's a…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
How Quiksilver is marketing Slater's 11th
We checked in with Quiksilver to see how it is celebrating Kelly Slater's 11th world title.
News May 13, 2013
Store tour, spring 2009 – a look at merchandise, pricing and more
Editor's note: I corrected the story to reflect that I visited Identity Board Shop in Long Beach, not Utility Board Shop. I apologize for mixing up the store names. I…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Sport Chalet shows signs of improvement
Industry customer Sport Chalet released financial results this afternoon for the company's second quarter, and it continued to show signs of improvement.
News May 13, 2013
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
