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Analysts praise PacSun

Analysts praise PacSun, Women's the star

We listened to the earnings conference call and have details about what worked in women's, what didn't work…

Executive Edition May 22, 2013
Norb Garrett

Norb Garrett on TransWorld acquisition

A talk about why the deal was attractive, the viability of keeping the titles open, where efficiencies can…

Executive Edition May 22, 2013
Norb Garrett

GrindMedia acquires TransWorld

Big news in the action sports media world as GrindMedia acquires competitor TransWorld, the company confirms.

News May 21, 2013
A Quiksilver store at the Florida Mall

Quiksilver moderates previous 5-year plan

Quiksilver announced details of a revised 5-year plan to the market Friday that changed some components in the…

Executive Edition May 20, 2013

Hurley posts another strong quarter

The tough economy does not appear to be impacting Hurley much. Parent company Nike Inc. reported yesterday that…

News May 13, 2013
Nordstrom at Irvine Spectrum Center.

Details from Nordstrom’s Q3 conference call

Nordstrom is increasingly carrying surf and skate brands, so here are some interesting bits of information from the…

News May 13, 2013

Zumiez slashes guidance; Dec. sales weak

It was a rough December for Zumiez. The important action sports retailer lowered its fiscal 2007 guidance this…

News May 13, 2013
Nordstrom at Irvine Spectrum. Photo courtesy of the Irvine Company.

Mens apparel at Nordstrom strong in January

CORRECTED: Fourth quarter same-store sales were in line with company expectations; January same-store sales were not. Sorry, I…

News May 13, 2013
Nordstrom planning for a tough

Nordstrom planning for a tough first half

Here are some details from the Nordstrom earnings release and conference call yesterday.   The business now and…

News May 13, 2013

Tips for managing business in a downturn

I saw this story on Forbes.com this morning and thought it had some good information. The examples are…

News May 13, 2013
VF Corp. CEO Eric Wiseman.

VF investing big in outdoor group

During its first quarter conference call Tuesday with analysts, VF Corp. said it is making significant investment in…

News May 13, 2013
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