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Zumiez up close

Zumiez up close

Fourteen charts that measure key metrics over five years including sales per square foot, private label penetration, percent of sales by category, store openings, more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Iconix revenue up 5% in Q2

Press Release:   Iconix Brand Group reports Q2 2012 financial results   NEW YORK, July 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --   Q2 non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.45 compared to $0.43 in…

News May 13, 2013
How Quiksilver, Roxy, DC performed in Q2

How Quiksilver, Roxy, DC performed in Q2

Details from Quik's Q2 earnings call this afternoon: brand performance and future orders, retail results in Americas, plans for Brazil, India and big retail plans in Europe.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
IVI welcomes Keith Hufnagel of Huf

IVI welcomes Keith Hufnagel of Huf

Press Release:   IVI WELCOMES KEITH HUFNAGEL   Skate legend, Entrepreneur, and Streetwear Icon Joins IVI Roster   Irvine, CA – (July 31, 2012) IVI today announces the addition of…

News May 13, 2013
A look at Zumiez's junior's section

A look at Zumiez's junior's section

Zumiez has turned around its junior's business. We stop at a store to see the company's female offering.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Outdoor Retailer – Industry brands head to Salt Lake

Outdoor Retailer – Industry brands head to Salt Lake

A wrap and lots of photos from the first day of the Outdoor Retailer trade show in Salt Lake City, including what trends stood out and more.

News May 13, 2013
Foot Locker CEO: CCS improving

Foot Locker CEO: CCS improving

Foot Locker CEO Ken Hicks spoke briefly this morning about the performance of CCS, which has not delivered as expected since Foot Locker acquired the business in 2008.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Mescher resigns from PacSun, replacement named

Mescher resigns from PacSun, replacement named

Big changes at the top of Men's Merchandising today as longtime SVP Charles Mescher steps down. He worked at PacSun since 2005.

News May 13, 2013
O'Neill's approach to outdoor market

O'Neill's approach to outdoor market

A talk with SVP of Sales and Marketing Steve Ward about what the outdoor market means for the brand, what products sell well, new line extensions, and more.

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