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Store tour, spring 2009 – a look at merchandise, pricing and more
Editor's note: I corrected the story to reflect that I visited Identity Board Shop in Long Beach, not Utility Board Shop. I apologize for mixing up the store names. I…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Nike reports Q2 financial results
Press Release: Revenues up 18 percent to $5.7 billion, up 16 percent excluding currency changes Diluted earnings per share up 6 percent to $1.00 Worldwide futures orders…
News May 13, 2013
Retail check: a survey of four independent retailers around the country
Given that spring is here, I thought it would be a good time to check in with some independent retailers to see how business is going and how they are…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Get ready for Agenda
We talk with Agenda President Aaron Levant about the upcoming show, which starts Thursday, including about the new location at the Long Beach Convention Center.
News May 13, 2013
U.S. retail sales slip in April, plus consumer sentiment, port volume and CFO survey results
U.S. retail sales slumped in April, dropping by -.4 percent compared to March -- and by -10.1 percent compared to April 2008, the U.S. Commerce Dept. reported today. Those sales…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Mike Mechling joins Roark sales team
Press Release: Roark™ adds Orange County Powerhouse Mike Mechling to Sales Team Laguna Beach, CA – In a move to bolster their “Core Southern California First” strategy, Roark…
News May 13, 2013
Executive Comp: What CEOs of action sports, apparel and retail companies made last year
A lot of readers responded to an earlier story I wrote about the modest salary by public company standards of Zumiez CEO Rick Brooks and the company's egalitarian executive compensation…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Tickets on sale for SIMA Image Awards
Press Release: - Pat Parnell to Host SIMA Image Awards Ceremony - ALISO VIEJO, Calif. (JANUARY 9, 2012) —The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) is proud to announce…
News May 13, 2013
Black Box Distribution owners on their new partnership, the recession, Insight, Crossroads and the future
I drove to Carlsbad this month to meet with Jamie Thomas and Frank Messman of Black Box Distribution to find out more about what is happening with the company. Black…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
