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LA Times turns to Tommy Knapp

LA Times turns to Tommy Knapp for core store makeover

Shop-eat-surf columnist and Honolua co-founder Tommy Knapp is the expert behind the most recent business makeover in the…

News May 13, 2013
Nordstrom comps declined 13.1 percent in May

May a difficult month for U.S. retailers, with some exceptions

May was not a stellar month for many U.S. retailers, though industry customer The Buckle and inexpensive teen…

News May 13, 2013
Duke Edukas of Surfside Sports

Duke and D. Nachnani to share BRA chairman role

Press Release: Board Retailers Association Announces 2009-2011 Co-Chairs Growing Association Restructures to Provide Bi-Coastal Representation

News May 13, 2013
The Buckle's ultimate growth

The Buckle's ultimate growth target, plus its fashion mix for fall

Here are some interesting notes from The Buckle's earnings conference call last week. The Buckle sells some action…

News May 13, 2013

H&M not immune to recession

Swedish fashion chain H&M reported today an 8% decline in same-store sales for the month of September. Same-store…

News May 13, 2013
Aaron Pai on the remaking of

Aaron Pai on the remaking of HSS

Huntington Surf and Sport has been remodeling its stores and is planning a new series of events to…

News May 13, 2013
Journeys comps down quarter to

Journeys comps down quarter to date

The parent company of shoe retailer Journeys said today that so far in the fourth quarter, same store…

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Zumiez reports strong Q4

Zumiez reports strong Q4, profit jumps

A quick summary of Zumiez just released earnings. I’ll have a more in-depth report later from the conference…

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Cliff Haddadin

Beach Bums calls it quits, employee says

The retailer is going out of business, according to a store employee.

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