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Two chains say weak snow hurt

Two chains say weak snow hurt sales

Dick's Sporting Goods and Big 5 told the market that weak winter conditions are hurting sales in the…

News May 13, 2013
The new XRyderz store at MainPlace in Santa Ana. Photo courtesy of Ryderz Compound.

Ryderz Compound rebranding No Fear stores, expanding

We asked President Eric Baker for an update on this new business that is targeting the moto, BMX…

News May 13, 2013
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Hurley sues Old Navy over boardshorts

Hurley International filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Old Navy late last week in federal court alleging the…

News May 13, 2013
The team at Farias Surf & Sport in New Jersey began stripping walls after mold set in. Photo courtesy of Brian Farias.

Brian Farias of Farias Surf & Sport on storm recovery efforts

We have been thinking about the poor folks dealing with the aftermath of Sandy, and reached Brian Farias…

News May 13, 2013
Dan Levine's Linked In profile

Dan Levine to JC Penney

Dan Levine has joined JC Penney as Senior Vice President/General Merchandising Manager, according to his Linked In profile…

News May 13, 2013
The view from Turtle Bay. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Industry brands part of new stores at Turtle Bay

Industry brands are part of some changes at the Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore, which becomes…

News May 13, 2013

New PacSun CEO: One tough cookie

I had a great interview with Sally Frame Kasaks, a retail industry heavyweight who is now CEO of…

News May 13, 2013

Hollister looking for international locations

The surf industry's nemesis, the Hollister retail chain owned by Abercrombie & Fitch, is actively looking for sites…

News May 13, 2013
Chat Noir changing to Savannah

Chat Noir changing to Savannah

David Wilhelm's Culinary Adventure group is changing its Chat Noir restaurant across from South Coast Plaza to Savannah,…

News May 13, 2013
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series