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Another view from The Grove.

PacSun organizes bikini flash mobs

As part of its repositioning campaign to celebrate fun and the unexpected, PacSun organized 15 flash mobs at…

News May 13, 2013
The Closet flagship in Costa Mesa. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

The Closet closes its last door

The Closet, once an important industry account, has closed its last remaining store, according to one of the…

News May 13, 2013
The Buckle reported better than expected  results for October.

Customers and competitors post mixed results

Industry customer and competitors posted mixed numbers for October with some clear winners, some losers and some in…

News May 13, 2013
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…

News May 13, 2013
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…

News May 13, 2013
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
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