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Journeys parent makes

Journeys parent makes international acquisition

The move could be good news for industry footwear brands because the acquired chain has a similar product…

News May 13, 2013
The Element store is next door to Billabong.

A visit to some industry – and competitor – stores in NY

While in NYC for the Quik Pro, we stopped at industry stores around the city, and marveled at…

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Chain retail sales mixed in

Chain retail sales mixed in November

Some mall retailers fared better than others during the important holiday selling month of November. We have a…

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Sport Chalet details winter

Sport Chalet details winter sales declines

Sport Chalet said Wednesday afternoon that warm and dry weather impacted the retailer’s winter product sales in its…

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President and CEO Daniel Griesemer

Updated: Tilly's shares priced higher than expected

Tilly's shares sold Thursday for more than expected and began trading today on the New York Stock Exchange.…

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The Fox FMX demo attracted a big crowd

Industry turns out for ECSC

We flew to Virginia Beach and have photos from the Coastal Edge ECSC presented by Vans, including the…

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Skatepark of Tampa. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Retail trends with SPoT, Hi-Tech, including good news for core skate shoes

We check in with Skatepark of Tampa and Hi-Tech in Maui and ask about how sales are going,…

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Hurley team rider Julian Wilson

Hurley hosts retailers for People's Republic of Hurley event

Photos and info on Hurley's People's Republic of Hurley event last week for about 120 retail employees from…

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Key category improves for Zumiez in April

A key category for Zumiez’s turned positive in April, and the company reported increased same store sales for…

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