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Target to carry Shaun White clothes year-round starting in fall

Target Announces Continuation of Shaun White 4 Target Clothing Line Wednesday February 18, 1:38 pm ET

News May 13, 2013
A few bright spots in February comps, though retail still tough

A few bright spots in February comps, though retail still tough

There were a few bright spots in February same-store sales, and in some cases while same-store sales were down, they were down less that expected. Unfortunately, we don't know how…

News May 13, 2013

American Apparel continues rapid retail growth

American Apparel continues to post strong retail numbers and plans to continue its rapid retail expansion. The wholesaler and retailer said today it opened 78 new stores in 2008, and…

News May 13, 2013
ASR changes dates for 2010 shows

ASR changes dates for 2010 shows

There's been lots of discussion around trade show dates for awhile now, and ASR announced today it is moving the dates beginning in 2010 to meet the timing needs of…

News May 13, 2013
Spy parent reduces salaries, workweek; dispute with No Fear heats up

Spy parent reduces salaries, workweek; dispute with No Fear heats up

The parent company of the Spy sunglass brand is in the midst of a 13-week plan to temporarily reduce employee expenses, according to its annual report filed this week with…

News May 13, 2013
Vans reports decent Q1, Reef struggling

Vans reports decent Q1, Reef struggling

VF Corp., the parent company of Vans, Reef and myriad other brands, said today that Vans revenue rose 3 percent in the quarter ended March 31. Vans global revenue was…

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez beats its expectations with comps that fell double-digits in April and Q1

Zumiez beats its expectations with comps that fell double-digits in April and Q1

Action sports retailer Zumiez today reported double-digit declines in its comps, but called those results better than expected and said its loss per share will be significantly less than it…

News May 13, 2013

American Apparel forges ahead with new stores despite cannibalization

American Apparel's rapid retail expansion is cannibalizing sales at older stores but the company has no plans to slow its expansion. During an earnings conference call Monday, the company said…

News May 13, 2013
Blitz brings Momentum Wheel Co. under its distribution umbrella

Blitz brings Momentum Wheel Co. under its distribution umbrella

Blitz owner Per Welinder sent me this release on Friday announcing Momentum Wheel Co. has joined the Blitz family. For a more detailed update on Blitz, click here. Here is…

News May 13, 2013
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