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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…

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Zumiez sales trends improve in

Zumiez sales trends improve in October

Same-store sales for Zumiez improved in October from the negative double-digit comps the company has recorded for many…

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West 49 improves bottom line

West 49 improves bottom line

West 49 Inc., the industry’s largest retail customer in Canada, improved its bottom line numbers in the third…

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Zumiez is closing this distribution center in Everett

Zumiez moving warehouse to Corona

Updated 2:15 p.m. with additional information from CFO Trevor Lang. Zumiez announced this morning it is moving its…

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PacSun CEO Gary Schoenfeld

PacSun makes another key hire

PacSun CEO continues to build his management team as he works on turning around the industry's largest retail…

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April Retail Sales Show Continued Momentum, According to NRF

Washington, May 14, 2010 – Retail sales continued their upward climb in April, showing evidence of a much…

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Hobie Surf Shop partners Mark Christy and Jake Schwaner. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Hobie to open Corona del Mar Store

Hobie Surf Shops continues to expand its business by opening a new location in Corona del Mar in…

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Crowds at the East Coast Surfing Championships in Virginia Beach last year.

Coastal Edge owner on this year's ECSC

The ECSC kicks off today in Virginia Beach, and industry brands are turning out in full force. Coastal…

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