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No Fear's Pleasanton store

No Fear shows no fear with retail strategy

I keep hearing about No Fear opening new stores, so I thought it would be good to check…

News May 13, 2013
Toby Bost

Toby Bost: There’s opportunity in downturn

I talked to Toby Bost, the CEO of La Jolla Group and O'Neill Clothing quite a bit at…

News May 13, 2013
ZJ Boarding House owners Todd Roberts and Mikke Pierson

Todd and Mikke on changes at ZJ Boarding House

Updated Friday at 2:45 p.m. with photos of the new Billabong and Hurley stores ZJ Boarding House debuts…

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Jade Howe

Howe targets new channels with tiered line

Jade Howe is trying something new with his rock ‘n roll inspired fashion line for men. He's created…

News May 13, 2013
Volcom CEO Richard Woolcott. Photo by Cari Church.

Volcom conference call upbeat; financial outlook disappointing; the company will limit its sales to PacSun value stores

Volcom once again struck a somewhat encouraging tone today during its second quarter earnings conference call. Most notably,…

News May 13, 2013

PacSun looking to cultivate young brands

PacSun is refining its strategy of doing business with young brands, company executives said yesterday on a conference…

News May 13, 2013
An Urban Outfitters marketing image

Urban Outfitters CEO on state of the consumer, fashion, European expansion and acquisitions

Urban Outfitters CEO Glen Senk provided interesting insight into the company's business and the state of the consumer…

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Zumiez comments on footwear

Zumiez comments on footwear business

Zumiez believes the macro economic environment is hurting footwear sales at its stores as shoppers delay more expensive…

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez continues to sharpen

Zumiez continues to sharpen price points; small brands continue to take market share

Zumiez reported second quarter earnings Thursday afternoon and hosted a conference call with analysts to discuss results. On…

News May 13, 2013
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