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Buckle outperforms competitors

Buckle outperforms competitors again

The Buckle has some retail magic going on. It's one of the few retailers humming along despite the…

News May 13, 2013
Shane Wallace

Where Active wants to be and how it thrives

On the heels of Active Ride Shop's big win as men's retailer of the year at the SIMA…

News May 13, 2013
Jackäó»s Surfboards just purchased this building in downtown San Clemente

Jacks headed to downtown San Clemente

Jack's Surfboards has purchased a 10,118 square-foot building in downtown San Clemente across the street from Avila's El…

News May 13, 2013
A Roxy shopper takes a break at South Coast Plaza

Black Friday results stronger than expected; a sampling of promotional levels

Black Friday sales turned out better than expected, thanks to deep discounts and pent up demand that drove…

News May 13, 2013
A rendering of Jack's new store in San Clemente

A preview of Jack's new San Clemente store

Jamal Abdelmuti from Jack's Surfboards sent me this rendering of the retailer's new store planned for San Clemente.…

News May 13, 2013
PacSun CEO Sally Frame Kasaks. PacSun will no longer report monthly sales results.

January results for PacSun, Buckle, Urban Outfitters, Macy's and more

The numbers may look grim, but several retailers said January sales met expectations or were a little better…

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A few bright spots in February

A few bright spots in February comps, though retail still tough

There were a few bright spots in February same-store sales, and in some cases while same-store sales were…

News May 13, 2013
Ryan Sheckler

More about action sports brands going to JCPenney

Updated 11:05 a.m.: Ryan Sheckler's new clothing line for JCPenney is not related to his sponsorship with Etnies.…

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April retail comps better than

April retail comps better than expected for some chains

April same-store sales were better than expected for several retailers. Here is a report for some chains that…

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