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Inside a PacSun store. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

PacSun to close 175-200 stores, lands new financing

PacSun made some major announcements this afternoon in conjunction with its third quarter earnings press release.

News May 13, 2013
Weak snow equals inventory

Weak snow equals inventory hangover

As expected, the third worst snow season in 46 years has impacted sales and inventories at stores that…

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez beats sales estimates -

Zumiez beats sales estimates – again

Comps by week for Zumiez in May and information about the best performing categories for one of the…

News May 13, 2013
A new Vans flagship in Beijing. Photo courtesy of Vans.

Vans, North Face detail ambitious plans for Asia Pacific

At a meeting in China today, VF Corp. detailed its 5-year growth plan for Asia, including sales goals…

News May 13, 2013
Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Zumiez December comps fall slightly, stock rallies

Details about the important month of December for Zumiez, one of the industry's largest customers.

News May 13, 2013
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Armourdillo Belt Co. website goes live

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Modern eco furniture store opens at SCP

Orange County has a growing environmental movement, especially in the surf and action sports industries. Nearly every surf…

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News flash: Dean & Deluca opening West Coast flagship at Fashion Island

I've been wondering why the Irvine Company is building a new parking deck over on the Neiman Marcus…

News May 13, 2013

The retail debate from both sides of the issue

I keep hearing that the issue of manufacturers opening their own retail stores is still a hot-button topic…

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