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Tilly's reports Q1 comps

Tilly's reports Q1 comps, IPO expected this week

It's a big week for Tilly's and for its founders who will receive nearly all of the proceeds…

News May 13, 2013
The RVCA table is also at the front of the store. Levi's denim is on the bottom.

Back to school at PacSun

We got permission to photograph the back-to-school floor set at The Block at Orange. See which brands are…

News May 13, 2013
Photos courtesy of Ergo

Industry moves to help Sandy victims, including devastated shops

A roundup of how industry companies are helping Hurricane Sandy victims, including donating goods, extending terms, and coordinating…

News May 13, 2013
Sport Chalet in Huntington Beach. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Warm weather hurts Sport Chalet's quarterly results

Sport Chalet holiday sales come in lower than expected due to warm weather, other factors. The company also…

News May 13, 2013
A Quiksilver Girls display at Surf Expo. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

How retailers are reallocating space post Quiksilver Girls

We ask some core retailers what they are doing with the floor space formerly allotted to Quiksilver Girls…

News May 13, 2013

The power of OC surf shops; changes at PacSun

Today, OC METRO releases its surfwear issue, and I've got a cover story and a column that explore…

News May 13, 2013

Shane Wallace on new store and cash flow

I stopped by the new Active store in San Diego during ASR. The store, adjacent to Petco Park,…

News May 13, 2013
Nordstrom at Irvine Spectrum. Photo courtesy of the Irvine Company.

Nordstrom catalog: What brands made it

The Nordstrom holiday catalog landed in mailboxes this week. Only a few surf brands are featured. It seemed…

News May 13, 2013
Interesting story about Zara

Interesting story about Zara supply chain

BusinessWeek has a story about Zara and how it uses its supply chain to win the "fast fashion"…

News May 13, 2013
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series