Author: Ryley Bane

Volcom’s Third Quarer Financials Reveal Reveneus up 11.4%

Latest from Volcom indicates growth, especially with their brand Electric up 29.2%.

VF Corp Announces Profitable Third Quarter up 7% with The North Face and Vans Leading the Charge

Success stories in an economically challenging time are always good to hear. In this case, VF Corp revenues are up with projected growth and interesting marketing plans for X Games and Vans OfftheWall.tv.

John Varvatos Fashion Designer to Rockers and Converse Collab Man, Seeks to Disengage with VF Corp

Not many brands hope to get out from the VF umbrella, just ask Vans, The North Face, Wrangler, and other happy campers, but legendary Varvatos hopes to leave the fold.

Retail Round-up: American Apparel Appoints Former Blockbuster Exec as President; Fast Retailing’s Uniqlo Reduces Forecast; Sneak-Peak of Lanvin for H&M

Latest from the basics brand American Apparel and fast-fashion giants Uniqlo and H&M both of which continue to capture the attention of youth culture globally.

Retail Round-up: Teen Apparel Stores Get a Boost from Back to School Bubble

inancial reports are out and here’s the latest from Abercrombie & Fitch, Zumiez, H&M, Gap, and more.

Cool Collabs: Married to the Mob X Burton, Moon Boots Turn 40, Nixon X the Beastie Boys, and More

Collaborations that keep consumers interested are vital to the success of many brands these days. Here are a few worth noting.

Zumiez Jumps 15% After Surpassing Forecast Expectations

Sportswear retail chain Zumiez financial results may indicate youth spending pattern changes in the third quarter.

Action Sports Round-up: Bob Burnquist Lands 900 On Mega Ramp; New York Surf Film Fest; Nike 6.0 Title Sponsor of Winter Dew Tour

Highlights from recent happenings in the action sports industry.

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Label Networks data reveals why youth culture is cutting back on spending, their motivations, and differences by demographics.

Fast-fashion Giants Uniqlo and Hennes and Mauritz Create More New Initiatives That Provide a Certain Style of Leadership in Fashion and Retail

From new social media campaigns via Twitter, to designer collabs and more, these two retailers continue to capture youth culture marketshare. Here’s the latest.