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PacSun’s juniors strategy scores in August

The numbers are out. Teen girls loved PacSun's new merchandising strategy for juniors last month.

News May 13, 2013
Oakley headquarters in Foothill Ranch.

PacSun, Oakley join online networking site

Both PacSun and Oakley announced today they will be joining Loop'd Network, a social networking platform for action…

News May 13, 2013
The ZJ Boarding House 20 year anniversary party for the community in Santa Monica

Mikke and Todd on 20 years of ZJ Boarding House

Todd Roberts and Mikke Pierson recently celebrated the 20 year anniversary of ZJ Boarding House with a party…

News May 13, 2013

Interesting details from Macy's call

A few details of note came through on the Macy's second quarter earnings conference call yesterday, including: -…

News May 13, 2013
Guys comp sales decline at

Guys comp sales decline at PacSun in July

The action sports industry's biggest customer had a tough July with same-store sales falling 4 percent. Juniors continued…

News May 13, 2013
PacSun's Brea Mall store.

Update: PSun may keep some shoe brands

Since I posted my story this morning that mentioned PacSun told brand executives in January that it is…

News May 13, 2013
Jackäó»s in Huntington Beach.

Jack's to open in Irvine in late summer

Jack's Surfboards is poised to open its first off-beach location - in Irvine - at the end of…

News May 13, 2013
DC will open a store at the Irvine Spectrum this summer.

Mark Miller of DC on new Spectrum store

I live near the Irvine Spectrum and am at the shopping center a lot. This week, I happened…

News May 13, 2013
Apparel sales weak at Zumiez

Apparel sales weak at Zumiez in May

Zumiez reported a 0.2 percent increase in same-store sales for May. Strong categories: footwear and skate hardgoods Weak…

News May 13, 2013
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