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Praxis Footwear partners with Toronto-based S&J

Press Release:   PRAXIS FOOTWEAR SIGNS CANADIAN PARTNERSHIP WITH S&J SALES Ashland, OR and Toronto, ON Canada (December 14, 2011)- Praxis Footwear announced today a partnership with Toronto-based S&J Sales…

News May 13, 2013

American Apparel expands UK presence

Press Release:   LOS ANGELES and LONDON, Dec. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- American Apparel (Amex: APP - News), the vertically integrated clothing manufacturer based in downtown Los Angeles , has…

News May 13, 2013
Analyzing the historical performance of key retailers

Analyzing the historical performance of key retailers

Given that three important industry retailers reported earnings this week, we thought it would be enlightening to compare the three on several different measurements. We gleaned data from company public…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

American Apparel details December sales

Press Release:   LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- American Apparel, Inc. (NYSE Amex: APP), a vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of branded fashion basic apparel, provided an update today related to…

News May 13, 2013

Web analysis Day 3: What to expect in the online future for e-commerce and branding

In part three of our series on e-commerce and branding online, we look toward the future. And the future is online sales growth. First, some perspective. U.S. online retail sales…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
The story behind Slater's VSTR line

The story behind Slater's VSTR line

I spoke with Jesse Faen and John Moore at Agenda about the new VSTR line by Kelly Slater and Quiksilver. Plus, photos of several pieces.

News May 13, 2013
Core careers: Rick Petri's path from Hobie to Rip Curl USA

Core careers: Rick Petri's path from Hobie to Rip Curl USA

Take a survey and you'll likely find that many executives at surfwear brands started as teens selling board shorts in surf shops. I talked to a handful of executives to…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Surfline hires Ross Garrett and Mark Willis returns

Surfline hires Ross Garrett and Mark Willis returns

  Surfline Adds Media and Forecast Veterans to Leadership Team   Ross Garrett and Mark Willis join company February 1   1/11/2012 – Huntington Beach, CA – Today, Surfline/Wavetrak, Inc.…

News May 13, 2013
A few, small bright spots amid tough data from around the globe

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 to give you a snapshot of leading and trailing indicators about economies…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series