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Rough Surf

CAN News Fashion 03 by Andrew Asch, Retail EditorAugust 27, 2010
Tough times are making it harder for surf’s indie brands to break in. For the once-freewheeling surf and skate fashion market, it has become increasingly tough for new and independent brands to find a way into the industry; the current economic situation might squeeze out new brands’ fresh more»

Sales Reports Indicate a Mixed Back-to-School Season

September 01, 2010
Retail sales remained mixed in August, according to the initial sales figures reported by national retail chains. For teen stores Zumiez and Hot Topic, the August reports seemed to echo July numbers, with Zumiez reporting same-store gains and Hot Topic reporting same-store losses. Everett, more»

The New Tech Frontier in Retailing

August 20, 2010
New technology ideas and ways to deliver information were just some of the topics at the NRFtech 2010: IT Leadership Summit, held Aug. 15–17 south of San Francisco at the Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay. More than 70 companies participated in the retail tech conference, which was organized by the more»

La Jolla Boutiques Turn to More Fashion on the Coast

by Andrew Asch, Retail Editor August 20, 2010
La Jolla is well-known as one of California’s wealthier enclaves, but still, boutique owner Lauren Turek thought fashion retail might have not reached its potential in this exclusive, beachside community, located in San Diego County. La Jolla’s social life features elegant cocktail more»

MyBestFit's Tech Flies From Airport to Dressing Room

August 13, 2010
The same technology used in airport-security screening is being used to help consumers find the perfect-fitting pair of jeans. Unique Solutions Inc., based in Nova Scotia, Canada, will debut a body-scanning kiosk called MyBestFit in early September at the King of Prussia Mall, located northwest of more»

July Sales Flat With a Few Clear Winners

by Andrew Asch, Retail Editor August 04, 2010
The recently released July sales reports indicate a tough market in which some players showed signs of rebound while others continued to suffer in the flagging economy. The different sides of the market were played out in statements from teen retailers Zumiez Inc. and Hot Topic Inc. For July, Everett, more»

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