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December boosts West 49

December boosts West 49 holiday sales

I’m catching up on some West 49 news about holiday sales that came out while I was at…

News May 13, 2013
The new Nine Star store in Los Angeles at 11612 Olympic Blvd.

Nine Star CEO on new store, expansion and more

Nine Star has moved and expanded its Los Angeles store and skate park and will celebrate with a…

News May 13, 2013
The Corona

Cliff Haddadin confirms closing his Beach Bums chain of stores

Beach Bums owner Cliff Haddadin tells about the decision to close his action sports stores.

News May 13, 2013
After a two-month shopping

After a two-month shopping spree, consumers hold back in May

Washington, June 11, 2010 – The spur in economic activity hit a small speed bump last month as…

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez July net sales

Zumiez July net sales Increased 15.0%; company raises second quarter outlook

PRESS RELEASE: Net Sales Increased 15.0% to $34.4 Million; July 2010 Comparable Store Sales Increased 9.4%; Company Raises…

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Thalia Surf Shop Owner Nick Cocores.

Thalia Surf Shop owner on business trends, more

We talk to Nick Cocores about competing with manufacturers in Laguna Beach, Thalia's different merchandising strategy and what…

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Johnny McElroy

Shops tell of lingering oil spill impacts

We talk with three shops previously impacted by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico to get…

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A Hollister T-shirt.

Hollister to open in China

Hollister's international openings will accelerate in 2011, plus just how big the Hollister international business has grown in…

News May 13, 2013
The Closet at Irvine Spectrum is now closed. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Changes come to The Closet

An important industry retailer has gone through several changes recently, including closing stores and changing ownership.

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