November tough at retail, though discounts helped
November same-store were pretty grim across the board - except for The Buckle. In addition to the dip…
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O'Neill confirms it is staying with ASR
I caught up with Toby Bost, CEO of O'Neill Clothing, to talk about ASR and trade shows, following…
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ICRX Report: Mickey Drexler says consumers will pay for quality
"It is what it is." That's what Mickey Drexler, CEO of J. Crew and retailing wizard, said over…
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Say goodbye to Macy's West
Macy's announced today it is eliminating 7,000 positions and its regional divisions, including Macy's West. The company is…
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Money, money, money: The outlook for consolidation, investment and acquisition in 2009
Money is on everybody's minds. Some brands need it, banks have tightened lending standards, and companies with extra…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
A few, small bright spots amid tough data from around the globe
Today, I've put together a global smorgasbord of data about retail sales, consumer sentiment and port cargo volumes…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013American Apparel continues rapid retail growth
American Apparel continues to post strong retail numbers and plans to continue its rapid retail expansion. The wholesaler…
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Toby Bost on Rusty's alliance with JCPenney
I talked with La Jolla Group CEO Toby Bost this morning to find out more about Rusty's new…
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Interesting notes from Volcom's shareholder meeting
I went to the Volcom shareholder meeting Tuesday to hear the company's presentation and to see how Volcom…
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Hollister cutting prices, accelerating European expansion
Surf industry competitor Hollister is cutting prices in a major reversal for parent company Abercrombie & Fitch, which…
News May 13, 2013New global CEO for Rip Curl
From Surfer's Village Rip Curl names Olivier Cantet as new Chief Exec. Officer Rip Curl International today announced…
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