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PacSun's Brea Mall store.

October same-store sales flash report

October same-store sales are out. Here's the report. Pacific Sunwear New focus on company-made, fashionable juniors merchandise continues…

News May 13, 2013
Spyder Surf in Hermosa Beach. This is the menäó»s store at the Pier.

Spyder Surf: Challenging year ahead

So far, I'm hearing the holidays weren't so good for surf shops. I talked to several owners yesterday…

News May 13, 2013
The Atwater crew: Dean Bradley

Some good retail and economic news

Some of my friends at Atwater have been teasing me about having so much doom and gloom economic…

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Nordstrom sales decline in

Nordstrom sales decline in March

Nordstrom recorded a 9.1 percent drop in same-store sales in March. The company said the early Easter negatively…

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What is selling at Macys and

What is selling at Macys and other info

There was some interesting information in the Macy's first quarter earnings conference call last week. Strong categories: mens…

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Zumiez expects rough fourth

Zumiez expects rough fourth quarter and 2009

Zumiez slashed its fourth quarter comp store and earnings projections yesterday after weak October sales. The company also…

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Hollister's no-discount

Hollister's no-discount results

Industry competitor Hollister saw same-store sales decline 25 percent in the fourth quarter, parent company Abercrombie & Fitch…

News May 13, 2013
The Osiris Becky Bones shoes are one of the many skate styles carried by Journeys.

Journeys execs on Foot Locker's skate push and more

I'm catching up on the earnings conference call that the parent company of shoe retailer Journeys had last…

News May 13, 2013
Oakley bucks recession

Oakley bucks recession

Sunglasses are a tough category for many companies in the recession, but apparently not for Oakley. Parent company…

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