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Emerging markets next target for Op
I caught up on the Iconix Brand Group, Inc.'s second quarter conference call, which had some interesting detail about Op's launch in Wal-Mart. The brand has done so well at…
News May 13, 2013
The Buckle continues winning streak
The Buckle is still going strong while others are struggling in the tough economy. The retailer reported a 19.1 percent increase in same store sales in January. That compares to…
News May 13, 2013
Business lessons from the Gotcha era
I've been reading the new book about rise and fall of Gotcha and talking to Gotcha founders Joel Cooper and Michael Tomson about their experiences. The two became friends while…
News May 13, 2013
Industry vets aiming up with Allyance
Johnny Monson has design chops. He worked at Gotcha during the glory years, helped build Rusty in America and Australia. The Blackhart Brotherhood, a design and marketing firm he co-founded…
News May 13, 2013
Analyst lowers Q3 PacSun estimates Economy grows less than forecast in Q2
Concern about consumer spending led stock analyst Liz Pierce of Roth Capital Partners in Newport Beach to lower her third quarter 2008 and fiscal year 2009 earnings estimates for PacSun…
News May 13, 2013
Vans and North Face help lift VF results
VF Corp. recorded strong second quarter results, beating earnings estimates despite the tough economic climate and rising costs. The company credited its business model, which includes diversity in brands, geographies…
News May 13, 2013Clothing 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
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
