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Clothing sales weak at Zumiez in March

Zumiez recorded a 3 percent decline in same-store sales in March. Weak categories: men's and juniors clothing. Strong categories: skate hardgoods and boys. Comp store sales were down three out…

News May 13, 2013
Vestal ramping up Vans watch line

Vestal ramping up Vans watch line

I stopped by Vestal last week to find out more about its licensing group, whose latest partnership is with Vans. The licensing division accounts for 40 percent of Vestal's overall…

News May 13, 2013
PacSun April results rise but Q1 down

PacSun April results rise but Q1 down

Pacific Sunwear recorded a 4 percent increase in same store sales in April at its PacSun chain. But same-store sales for the quarter declined 1 percent which will impact profits,…

News May 13, 2013
The Buckle kills it again led by denim

The Buckle kills it again led by denim

Nearly every other retail chain is feeling some pain from the tough economy. Not The Buckle. The company reported a 53.5 percent jump in first quarter profit yesterday. Sales increased…

News May 13, 2013
Shoe sales bounce back in core stores

Shoe sales bounce back in core stores

Cary Allington of ActionWatch sent me some interesting sales data for May. The ActionWatch same-stores sales report measures year-over-year sales at boardsport stores that were in the ActionWatch panel last…

News May 13, 2013
Billabong acquires retailer Quiet Flight

Billabong acquires retailer Quiet Flight

Billabong International picks up Quiet Flights 14 stores on the East Coast. June 11, 2008 PRESS RELEASE Billabong International Limited today announced an agreement to acquire the retail operations of…

News May 13, 2013
Sullen focuses on Ts instead of cut and sew

Sullen focuses on Ts instead of cut and sew

I had an interesting conversation the other day with Jeremy Hanna, Sullen's co-founder and director of marketing and sales, that offers a window into how a small brand is making…

News May 13, 2013
VF CEO on acquisitions and more

VF CEO on acquisitions and more

I had a chance this morning to read the transcript from the VF Corp. third quarter conference call last week. You'll find a link to the previous story I wrote…

News May 13, 2013
Comp sale roundup for Buckle, Urban Outfitters, Macy's, Nordstrom, Hollister

Comp sale roundup for Buckle, Urban Outfitters, Macy's, Nordstrom, Hollister

Here are October sales results for industry customers and competitors The Buckle Oct. same-store sales: up 14. 5 percent Q3 same-store sales: up 19.1 percent YTD same-store sales: up 23.7…

News May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series