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PacSun division President

PacSun division President Thomas Kennedy resigns

Pacific Sunwear of California announced this afternoon that PacSun division President Thomas Kennedy has resigned. He won't be…

News May 13, 2013

ICRX Report: PacSun moving RVCA to all doors

"Rumors of our demise are greatly exaggerated," a hoarse Sally Frame Kasaks said to kick off Pacific Sunwear…

News May 13, 2013
Hollister's no-discount

Hollister's no-discount results

Industry competitor Hollister saw same-store sales decline 25 percent in the fourth quarter, parent company Abercrombie & Fitch…

News May 13, 2013
The Buckle names key brands in

The Buckle names key brands in its stores for 2008

The Buckle reported 2008 full year and fourth quarter earnings yesterday, and sometimes when I read their results…

News May 13, 2013
Some designers are fighting back against discounts

Designer labels fight back against department store discounts

I saw in interesting story about designer labels fighting back about deep department store discounts that took place…

News May 13, 2013
Hollister cutting prices

Hollister cutting prices, accelerating European expansion

Surf industry competitor Hollister is cutting prices in a major reversal for parent company Abercrombie & Fitch, which…

News May 13, 2013

New CEO for Foot Locker

Foot Locker named Ken Hicks chief executive officer today. Hicks previously was president and chief merchandising officer for…

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez July comps decline by

Zumiez July comps decline by double-digits

Zumiez today reported that July sales dropped by 5.6% compared to July 2008, and that same-store sales fell…

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Journeys exec on skate brands, PacSun and more

I am catching up on the recent Genesco second quarter earnings conference call which had several interesting skate…

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