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Apparel wholesale prices hold up while wholesale inventories and retail sales hold the bottom

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, 2013
Roxy extends global contest deadline

Roxy 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, 2013
West 49 CEO to brands: stop dumping inventory in Canada

West 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, 2013
Quiksilver presents 'Surf and Skate' auction

Quiksilver 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, 2013
State of skate shoes – Converse

State 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, 2013
Oakley Surf Shop Challenge hits East Coast

Oakley 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, 2013

Get 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, 2013
Tilly's discloses expected share price

Tilly'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, 2013
West 49's new outlet strategy and more

West 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,…

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