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Apparel wholesale prices hold up while wholesale inventories and retail sales hold the bottom
Our latest survey of economic indicators shows that the U.S. economy continues to hold the bottom, mixing in enticing tidbits of good news with occasional disappointments. Today, I put together…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Roxy extends global contest deadline
Press Release: Enter today for a Life-Changing Adventure To Live the Dream of a ROXY Girl Global fashion and action sports apparel brand ROXY proudly invites girls to…
News May 13, 2013West 49 CEO to brands: stop dumping inventory in Canada
This week, we take a closer look at the Canadian action sports market, an important territory for action sports brands. Today, we talk to the CEO of the largest action…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Quiksilver presents 'Surf and Skate' auction
Press Release: VENICE ART WALK KICKS OFF WITH THE 2ND ANNUAL ‘SURF & SKATE’ AUCTION PRESENTED BY 585 BOARDRIDERS, QUIKSILVER’S NEW CONCEPT STORE, FEATURING CREATIVE ART FOR A GOOD…
News May 13, 2013State of skate shoes – Converse
Converse Sales Manager Casey Rydzeski talks about Converse's strategy for its "Cons" core skate line, where the brand is growing and how the company is tweaking the shoes for skateboarders.…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Oakley Surf Shop Challenge hits East Coast
Press Release: 2012 OAKLEY SURF SHOP CHALLENGE PRESENTED BY SURFER MAGAZINE HITS THE EAST COAST THIS WEEK FOR MID-ATLANTIC AND NORTHEAST REGIONAL QUALIFIERS Local Surf Shops to Compete…
News May 13, 2013Get ready Europe: Hollister accelerating expansion
Plus, executives try to reconcile lower prices and discounts with aspirational brand stance; the company’s prediction for the promotional environment during holiday; and another Hollister flagship for NYC. Abercrombie &…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Tilly's discloses expected share price
One of the industry's largest retail customers is on the verge of going public. Most of the proceeds will go to shareholders and founders Hezy Shaked and Tilly Levine.
News May 13, 2013West 49's new outlet strategy and more
Here is the most interesting news from West 49’s conference call this morning. Company executives discussed West 49’s outlet strategy, the tough juniors market, looking for “opportunity buys” from vendors,…
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