Industry vets and others and their tips for weathering 2009
After a week of more tough economic news, we thought it would be good to hear how some…
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Hollister's no-discount results
Industry competitor Hollister saw same-store sales decline 25 percent in the fourth quarter, parent company Abercrombie & Fitch…
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Tourism in Hawaii, California and Florida slipped and 2009 forecasts are lower
Tourist travel and spending in three key industry states slipped, and forecasts from Hawaii, California and Florida call…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Zumiez emphasizing pricing and asking for higher mark ups
Zumiez is focusing more than ever on offering a full range of price points in its stores and…
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Retail sales dropped in Europe, Australia
Ahead of U.S. same-store sales reports on Thursday, I looked at the most recent retail trade reports for…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013The new consumer-protection law: How brands like Quiksilver are managing
Clothing makers and distributors haven't been waiting around when it comes to new laws requiring lead and phthalate…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Billabong lowers forecast on weak U.S. sales; will sell shares to lower debt
Billabong announced today it will raise up to (Aus) $290 million in a 2-for-11 stock offering to reduce…
News May 13, 2013May a tough month for Zumiez
Zumiez reported this afternoon that same-store sales for May declined 20.7 percent. All departments comped down in May,…
News May 13, 2013Surprise winner emerges in Active auction
A surprise winner has emerged in the bidding for Active Ride Shop. A Florida real estate and hotel…
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Most retailers report weak June same-store sales
June sales were tough for many retailers, with The Buckle and Aeropostale two of the exceptions. Here are…
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Zumiez July comps decline by double-digits
Zumiez today reported that July sales dropped by 5.6% compared to July 2008, and that same-store sales fell…
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