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Markdowns hurt Bikini Village margins

Bikini Village, a 61-store chain in Canada that carries industry swimwear brands, said its margins were hurt by…

News May 13, 2013
Reef's Kevin Flanagan and Vans' Jeff Moore

Sales pros give sales survival tips at SIMA Boot Camp

Story and photos by SHELBY STANGER Navigating today's tough economic climate at retail requires creative solutions. Thursday, SIMA…

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez July comps decline by

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…

News May 13, 2013
The crowd at the East Coast Surfing Championship

Dee Nachnani of Coastal Edge on sponsoring the East Coast Surfing Championship

Dee Nachnani, owner of the Coastal Edge chain in Virginia, is still flying high after the East Coast…

News May 13, 2013
Volcom's CFO gives investors

Volcom's CFO gives investors upbeat news on the brand, industry

Volcom CFO Doug Collier today gave a positive outlook on the brand, and on action sports business and…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Laurie Etheridge

Roxy SVP of Design and Merchandising departs

Laurie Etheridge, Roxy Senior Vice President of Design and Merchandising, has left Quiksilver after her job was eliminated.…

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez offices in Everett

Late buying rush pushes Zumiez to positive comps for December

Last-minute and after-holiday shoppers came out in enough force – and bought more, lower priced goods -- to…

News May 13, 2013
SIMA Image Awards will no longer be held in Mexico

SIMA Image Awards moving to Southern California

Press Release: SIMA IMAGE AWARDS CEREMONY SAYS ADIOS TO CABO, MOVES STATESIDE  — Next SIMA Image Awards Ceremony…

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver Americas President Craig Stevenson

Quiksilver sells swim brands

Quiksilver moves to further streamline operations and focus on its key brands.

News May 13, 2013

Volcom sees income and profit gains in its 2010 Q1

COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Volcom, Inc. (NASDAQ:VLCM - News) today announced financial results for the first quarter…

News May 13, 2013
Rusty North America President Charlie Setzler

Core Careers: Charlie Setzler, Rusty President

Rusty North America President Charlie Setzler shares his unplanned but successful path into sales and action sports.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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