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A painting of Zumiez CEO Rick Brooks.

Zumiez sales zoom in February

Positive news from Zumiez today as the important industry retailer reported a 11.2% increase in February same store…

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Shoppers emerge from deep sleep

Increased traffic and early Easter boost March sales.

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Ron Jon's president on new

Ron Jon's president on new store and more

Why Ron Jon's is expanding now, what categories are doing well, and how business is overall.

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Photo courtesy of Zumiez.

Zumiez reports strong June, Junior's improves

Updated 12:12 p.m. with how long it has been since Junior's comped positive.

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Zumiez invests in apparel and

Zumiez invests in apparel and hardgoods company

The vertical trend appears to be growing in the action sports industry.

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A rendering of the new Vans by Thalia Surf Shop store.

Vans and Thalia Surf Shop partner on new store

Details about the new project in Laguna Beach, Calif.

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Coastal Edge in Virginia Beach involved local high schools in Volcom's Give Jeans A Chance campaign. Photo courtesy Coastal Edge.

Behind Volcom's Give Jeans a Chance

How Give Jeans a Chance unfolded in 2010, tweaks for 2011 and how Coastal Edge took the campaign…

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John Vance and Peter Townend.

Photos from Sun Diego Grand Opening Party

Sun Diego celebrated its 30th anniversary and the opening of a new flagship store in Fashion Valley. Many…

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An image from a new PacSun commercial. Photo courtesy of PacSun.

PacSun Q1 comp turns positive

PacSun releases first quarter earnings, and posts a positive comp, an encouraging sign in the company's turnaround efforts,…

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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series