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Hawaii economic report, Day II: 2009 and beyond

Hawaii economic report, Day II: 2009 and beyond

Yesterday in Day I of the Hawaii economic report, I focused on how Hawaii is faring so far in the downturn. Today, I write about my interview with Hawaii's Chief…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
686 announces new team riders

686 announces new team riders

Press Release:   February 8, 2012 – Los Angeles, CA – Please join the 686 family in welcoming some new members to the roster of the Global Pro and Global…

News May 13, 2013
Web analysis and rankings, Day 1: Retailers

Web analysis and rankings, Day 1: Retailers

With e-commerce and the web a hot topic in the industry these days, I thought it would be useful to delve into the subject further. For this week's Executive Edition…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
West 49 announces "Take the Cake" event

West 49 announces "Take the Cake" event

Press Release:   WEST 49 “TAKE THE CAKE II” - CANADA’S LARGEST SKATEBOARD EVENT IS BACK BIGGER AND BETTER IN 2012 with Kellogg’s* Cinnamon Pops* as presenting sponsor.   eventSing…

News May 13, 2013
Tommy Knapp: Retailers, you can compete and survive in 2009

Tommy Knapp: Retailers, you can compete and survive in 2009

Editor's note: Today, Shop-Eat-Surf introduces columnist Tommy Knapp. Tommy co-founded the Honolua retail chain in Hawaii and founded Club Sportwear. He's now an adjunct professor at USC. He has some…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Macy's reports Q4 and 2011 financial results

Macy's reports Q4 and 2011 financial results

Press Release:   Macy’s, Inc. Reports Its Third Consecutive Year of Significant Growth in Sales, Earnings and Cash Flow   Diluted fourth quarter EPS is $1.74, or $1.70 as adjusted;…

News May 13, 2013
Store tour: Dick's deep spring discounts on some action sports brands

Store tour: Dick's deep spring discounts on some action sports brands

For the last stop in my store tour series, I drove to El Segundo to check out the new Dick's Sporting Goods store. I saw something very interesting: deep discounts…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Billabong and TPG stop talks despite another revised offer

Billabong and TPG stop talks despite another revised offer

Billabong said Tuesday in Australia talks have stopped with TPG Capital, which upped its bid for Billabong. Billabong's largest shareholder also weighed in on due diligence.

News May 13, 2013
Retail sales dropped in Europe, Australia

Retail sales dropped in Europe, Australia

Ahead of U.S. same-store sales reports on Thursday, I looked at the most recent retail trade reports for the European Union, some member nations, the U.K. and Australia. The story…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series