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Zumiez at the Florida Mall. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Why Zumiez lowered its Q3 forecast

We listened to Zumiez October sales call and have more details about the retailer's results, including why it…

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Still time to sign up for Orange County meeting for fashion industry HR managers on Jan. 24

Press release:   The California Fashion Association implements the Fashion Industry Human Resource Association ('FIHRA'): an organization for…

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The Buckle Q4 profit and sales rise

Large industry customer The Buckle reported Q4 and full year earnings this morning. Details about the retailer's results.

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New at The Camp, Part I: Old Vine Cafe

Old Vine Cafe, at The Camp in Costa Mesa   I remember interviewing The Camp founder Shaheen Sadeghi…

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Some OC restaurants feeling the slowdown

I talked to Steve Carley of El Pollo Loco who told me the operating environment for restaurants was…

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Surfside Sports owners Duke Edukas and Paul Burnett. Photo courtesy of Surfside.

A retailer’s view on the upcoming snow season

The snowboard season is important to Surfside Sports in Costa Mesa, which has one of the deepest snow…

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Surfing Live: Direct network

Surfing Live: Direct network for retailers

I noticed the new plasma televisions at Wahoo's ran clips and commercials from surf and skate brands, live…

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Vipe Desai at Zinc Cafe in Laguna Beach.

Vipe Desai weighs in on retail debate

Vipe Desai has an interesting take on the discussion about manufacturers opening their own retail stores. He's worked…

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Bill Byrne of BBPR in San Diego.

More reader feedback on White/Target news

Here's some additional reaction on the Shaun White/Target news from Bill Byrne of BBPR, a marketing communications firm…

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