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Nordstrom embraces vampire

Nordstrom embraces vampire movie

Retail experts keep saying stores owners need to find creative ways to drive customers into stores. While Nordstrom…

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More fast fashion competition

More fast fashion competition for juniors brands coming

Industry executives have said publicly that “fast fashion” retailers – stores that offer super trendy clothes at very…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series