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Black Friday shoppers at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Deep discounting continues at malls

Retailers stuck with too much inventory are resorting to storewide, extreme discounts this holiday season as the promotions…

News May 13, 2013
The Rip Curl store in Huntington Beach

Rip Curl opening store in Laguna Beach

Rip Curl's Dylan Slater provides us some details about the brand's upcoming store in Laguna Beach.

News May 13, 2013
Cary Allington of ActionWatch. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

First half sales trends at core stores

We check in with Cary Allington of ActionWatch about some sales trends of note for the first five…

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez at the Florida Mall. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Details about Zumiez September comps

A look at how Zumiez performed by week in September, and strong and weak categories for this key…

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Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Tilly's, PacSun say holiday sales kicked in late

Tilly’s and PacSun both adjusted their earnings guidance for the fourth quarter Thursday after sales during the crucial…

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Shop-eat-surf file photo

Why Urban Outfitters leads in ecommerce

Urban said Monday that its online business was a key driver in its successful Q4. Details about how…

News May 13, 2013
Lucille's at The District in Tustin

Lucille’s owner: Pent up demand in S. OC

I checked in with Craig Hofman this week. He's a super nice guy with an interesting story. His…

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Drum roll: New Whole Foods opens today

Here's my advice: Go there, it's awesome! I got two sneak peaks of the new 60,000-square-foot Whole Foods…

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Lab Holdings of Costa Mesa

The Lab owner bids on Portland project

The Costa Mesa company that owns The Lab and The Camp shopping centers is one of three finalists…

News May 13, 2013
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