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Bob McKnight

Quiksilver’s business worse than expected

It was just yesterday I wrote it seemed like the bad economic news keeps coming. Well here's some…

News May 13, 2013
Billabong refinances and

Billabong refinances and extends financing agreements

I came across a Reuters story the other day that said Billabong was in the midst of raising…

News May 13, 2013
Nordstrom February sales sag

Nordstrom February sales sag

Nordstrom is getting pinched by slower consumer spending, especially the company's full-priced stores. Total Same-store sales: down 5.8…

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Volcom buys Laguna Surf &

Volcom buys Laguna Surf & Sport

Richard Woolcott, left, has repeatedly said he wants to keep Volcom's cash available to take advantages of opportunities…

News May 13, 2013

Welcome new Shop-eat-surf sponsors

Two new sponsors join Shop-Eat-Surf today - pretty exciting for my little startup. Moss-Adams LLP and Innovative Systems…

News May 13, 2013
Dick Baker

Dick Baker on the recession

I wanted to get some thoughts on the recession from Dick Baker so I called him the other…

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KR3W clothing

KR3W says it is not impacted by Rays news

I checked in yesterday with Scott VanDerripe, a partner in One Distribution, maker of KR3W clothing and Supra…

News May 13, 2013
Comp sale roundup for Buckle

Comp sale roundup for Buckle, Urban Outfitters, Macy's, Nordstrom, Hollister

Here are October sales results for industry customers and competitors The Buckle Oct. same-store sales: up 14. 5…

News May 13, 2013
November tough at retail

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…

News May 13, 2013
Toby Bost

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…

News May 13, 2013
J. Crew CEO Mickey Drexler after his ICR Xchange presentation

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…

News May 13, 2013
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series