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The Buckle Q4 profit and sales rise

Large industry customer The Buckle reported Q4 and full year earnings this morning. Details about the retailer's results.

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Updated – Report: VF back in talks for Billabong

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that both suitors are back at the negotiating table in the quest…

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Paul Frank restructuring leads to layoffs

An internal reorganization at Paul Frank Industries has eliminated approximately two dozen jobs at the Costa Mesa company.…

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November same-store sales

November same-store sales flash report

November same-stores sales numbers were released this morning. Department stores appear to be the big winners. Retailers were…

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Even Volcom canäó»t escape the softening retail environment.

Volcom’s Q4 business weaker than forecast

In addition to its big acquisition news, Volcom also lowered its fourth quarter and full year guidance today.…

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Luxottica says Oakley hot in

Luxottica says Oakley hot in all regions

It's been 12 months since Luxottica bought Oakley, one of its biggest competitors. Since the acquisition, Oakley's wholesale…

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Buckle continues its winning

Buckle continues its winning ways

The Buckle continues to outperform other retailers, and its mens business is particularly strong. The company, with 269…

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Vans and North Face help lift

Vans and North Face help lift VF results

VF Corp. recorded strong second quarter results, beating earnings estimates despite the tough economic climate and rising costs.…

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Volcom CEO Richard Woolcott.

Details from Volcom conference call

I'm catching up on this one from Puerto Rico. The biggest news from the conference call was that…

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Cary Allington of ActionWatch

Shoe sales bounce back in core stores

Cary Allington of ActionWatch sent me some interesting sales data for May. The ActionWatch same-stores sales report measures…

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Credit crisis and the retail slowdown

I sent out several emails to retailers and brands in the industry to see how the credit crunch…

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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
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