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Joel Cooper

Recession survival tips from Joel Cooper

I talked with Joel Cooper this morning to gather his advice for surviving a recession. Joel is currently…

News May 13, 2013
Oakley retail and wholesale

Oakley retail and wholesale business thriving

We may have another Buckle on our hands. Oakley retail comps at its "O" stores rose 16.4 percent…

News May 13, 2013
The Buckle reports strong

The Buckle reports strong third quarter; Zumiez releases earnings this afternoon

Are The Buckle and Urban Outfitters the only retailers in America doing well? It seems that way. The…

News May 13, 2013
Hawaii Tourism Authority/Kirk Lee Aeder

A look behind the latest tourism trends

Today, we take a look at some of the most recent U.S. tourism figures, including to California, Florida…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Zumiez comp sales fall double digits in December

More sobering retail news this afternoon as Zumiez reports a 12.3 percent decline in comp store sales in…

News May 13, 2013

Gatto leaves VF; Murray of Vans promoted

VF Corp. announced a reorganization of its outdoor coalition this morning. Dave Gatto, left, and Reef President John…

News May 13, 2013
Sole Tech experiences more

Sole Tech experiences more layoffs

I've received several emails about Sole Tech layoffs this week, so I checked with company spokeswoman Brenda Springer. …

News May 13, 2013
The Volcom booth at Surf Expo

Volcom cuts 8 percent of workforce, reduces salaries

Volcom said today during its Q4 and year-end earnings conference call that it cut 28 positions at its…

News May 13, 2013

The view on media changes from inside The Surfer's Journal and Surfline

For the third installment in our series about marketing spending in print and online, I checked in with…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Burton reduces salaries to minimize layoffs

Jake and Donna Burton eliminate their salaries all together; others will be reduced on a sliding scale. Less…

News May 13, 2013
The Active warehouse in Mira Loma

More details about Active's creditors

Here is the latest on Active's Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, according to the court file. Active, which now…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series