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Nordstrom planning

Nordstrom planning double-digit drop in 2009 same-store sales

Nordstrom, an important customer of action sports brands, hosted an earnings conference call for investors yesterday that included…

News May 13, 2013
The Active store in downtown San Diego

Active files for bankruptcy protection to reorganize

Active Ride Shop said today it will file a petition for bankruptcy protection this afternoon. The Chapter 11…

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Frank Scura at the Sept. 2008 ASR show. Shop-eat-surf file photo

Green Room idea for stores gains steam as ASEC rolls out new features

Many of you have heard Frank Scura, executive director of the Action Sports Environmental Coalition, speak at industry…

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CCS opens store in California, more to come

Online skate retailer CCS has opened a brick-and-mortar store in Santa Monica and another test store will open…

News May 13, 2013
A Shaun White Target T-shirt from last year

Target expands Shaun White collection; clothes arrive in 1,699 stores in August

Press Release: Continuation of Shaun White 4 Target Apparel Hitting Stores SoonTarget athlete and Olympic gold medalist's affordable…

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The Buckle's earnings growth

The Buckle's earnings growth slows but retailer still outperforms retail peers

Industry retail customer The Buckle reported second quarter earnings today. - Sales rose 13.6 percent - Same-store sales…

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Holiday shoppers at South Coast Plaza

Holiday sales expected to decline

After the tough 2008 holiday season, the worst holiday sales performance since the National Retail Federation began tracking…

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Dick's better than expected in

Dick's better than expected in Q3, cautious about Q4

Industry customer Dick’s Sports Goods third quarter results turned out better than expected thanks to colder weather but…

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Retail sales merry between

Retail sales merry between Christmas and New Year's

Holiday sales during the week between Christmas and New Year’s rose 2.5% vs. the same week of 2008,…

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