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Friday was the first time I saw PacSun integrate brand professional athletes in promotional materials.

Black Friday deals bring out crowds

We visited three malls on Friday to check out the crowds and the level of discounting. Forty percent…

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The Gap at South Coast Plaza on Black Friday. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Many retailers report strong November

The holiday shopping season appears to be off to a solid start this year - at least at…

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Online retailers to offer promotions beyond Cyber Monday

Press:   Washington, November 21, 2011 – As online shopping continues to reach unprecedented levels, retailers plan to…

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The PacSun store at Irvine Spectrum was still busy at 9 a.m. The store opened at 3 a.m.

Updated: Industry stores on Black Friday

We visited industry stores and others on Black Friday to check out the holiday shopping scene. Stores visited…

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Cyber Monday spending hits $1.25 billion, spending rises 22% vs. 2010

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Black Friday boosts November retail sales

Press Release:   Buoyed by Strong Black Friday Weekend, November Retail Sales Rise 4.5 Percent, According to NRF…

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NRF upgrades holiday forecast

Press Release:   National Retail Federation Upgrades Holiday Forecast, Expects Sales to Rise 3.8 Percent to $469.1 Billion…

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Black Friday shoppers at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Deep discounting continues at malls

Retailers stuck with too much inventory are resorting to storewide, extreme discounts this holiday season as the promotions…

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NRF: Holiday sales beat forecast

Press Release:   Washington, January 12, 2012 – After a season full of peaks and valleys, retailers’ 2011…

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