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Looking back and ahead: Mikke Pierson
Mikke Pierson, co-owner of ZJ Boarding House in Santa Monica, Calif., discusses the trauma of laying off long-term employees, adjusting to the new reality of consumer spending, and how he…
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, 2013Salty Peaks owner: It's guerilla warfare
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH I met with the owner of Salty Peaks when I was in Utah after hearing several brand executives discuss how important the store is in the…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Oakley Surf Shop Challenge hits East Coast
Press Release: Â 2012 OAKLEY SURF SHOP CHALLENGE PRESENTED BY SURFER MAGAZINE HITS THE EAST COAST THIS WEEK FOR MID-ATLANTIC AND NORTHEAST REGIONAL QUALIFIERS Â Local Surf Shops to Compete…
News May 13, 2013Core Careers: Kelley Bruemmer, Reef Girls Footwear Category Director
Today in our Core Career series we hear from Kelly Bruemmer, Reef Girls Footwear Category Director. Kelley shares three key lessons she has learned in her career and describes some…
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, 2013Foot Locker discloses CCS store plans
Foot Locker Inc. disclosed on its conference call this morning how many CCS stores it would open in 2010. Executives also mentioned how CCS's online operation performed in the fourth…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Burton exceeds financial targets
Jake Burton sent out a memo to U.S. employees last week saying the company achieved its financial targets for the year and would pay bonuses.
News May 13, 2013Store tour: Active, Tilly's, DC, Vans, PacSun, Hurley
I went to 13 stores to see what brands are getting the most love and to assess the promotional environment. One young brand is getting a big ride at Urban.
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