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Photo courtesy of Sport Chek

Canada's Sport Chek records banner year

While the Canadian market is reportedly tough of late, one large industry customer had a banner fourth quarter…

News February 26, 2015
Bobby Hundreds and Nicky Diamonds

Photos from Zumiez 100K party

Industry brand founders, executives and athletes turned out in force last night for the annual Zumiez 100K party…

News January 13, 2015
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Tilly's comments on holiday sales

Tilly’s is the latest industry retailer to report holiday sales.

News January 12, 2015
UPDATED: Mall retailers report

UPDATED: Mall retailers report holiday results, and winners and losers emerge

Some mall-based retailers reported sales results for the holiday season this week, and there were some clear winners…

News January 7, 2015
Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries is stepping down. The company continues to struggle in the changed retail environment.

Abercrombie/Hollister CEO Mike Jeffries exits

Mike Jeffries is responsible for creating a $2 billion surf-inspired retail chain under the nose of the surf…

News December 8, 2014
Rob Colby

Quiksilver hosts retailers for Eddie ceremony

Quiksilver brought a large contingent of retailers to Hawaii including Sun Diego, BC Surf & Sport, Real Water…

News December 7, 2014
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Black Friday weekend retail sales disappoint; industry catches Cyber Monday fever

Despite the massive discounts offered by retailers, sales for Black Friday weekend declined compared to last year. Plus,…

News November 30, 2014
The Roxy store at Fashion Island in Newport Beach on Wednesday night - Photo by Shop-eat-surf

Industry embraces Black Friday

Industry brands have gotten into the Black Friday spirit today by offering discounts – in some cases steep…

News November 28, 2014
The Buckle at Florida Mall - Shop-eat-surf file photo

Men's outshines women's at The Buckle in Q3

Industry customer The Buckle recorded a small gain in total sales and flat net income in the third…

News November 19, 2014
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