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Skullcandy gains momentum in Q3

Details about what worked for Skullcandy in Q3, and its outlook for 2014 and 2015.

Executive Edition November 5, 2014
Billabong Europe GM Jean-Louis Rodrigues at the Europe HQ in Hossegor - Photo by Shop-eat-surf

Billabong Europe GM on brand changes, new strategies

Jean-Louis Rodrigues on new plans for RVCA, company changes in the region, the state of the European market,…

Executive Edition November 2, 2014
ActionWatch: Several

ActionWatch: Several categories struggle in Q3

While there was a few bright spots, many categories recorded year-over-year sales declines in Q3, according to stores…

Executive Edition October 28, 2014
Citadium in Paris is a four-floor department store dedicated to youth culture - Photo by Shop-eat-surf

Industry brands get prime space at high-profile Paris retailer Citadium

Citadium is a vibrant, four-floor department store dedicated to youth culture in the heart of the shopping district…

Executive Edition October 27, 2014
Sanuk's popular Yoga Mat sandal - Photo courtesy of Sanuk

Deckers reports Sanuk's quarterly results, comments on brand's performance

We listened to Deckers conference call and have details about Sanuk's performance, including the slight change in its…

Executive Edition October 23, 2014
Todd Hymel

Kering Sport & Lifestyle COO on changes at Volcom and Electric, Kelly Slater alliance

We spoke with Todd Hymel in Paris about the repositioning at Volcom and Electric, his take on the…

Executive Edition October 23, 2014
The Volcom store in Biarritz

Kering reports positive sales trends at Volcom and Electric combined

On a Kering conference call, executives detailed positive trends at Volcom, including details about Europe and Asia Pacific.…

Executive Edition October 23, 2014
Jake Burton - Photo by Jeff Curtes

Jake Burton on industry challenges, the changing retail landscape, the joys of private ownership

SES talked with the Burton chairman about the challenges in the industry, the changing retail landscape, if Burton…

Executive Edition October 21, 2014
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Altamont teams up with Pete Fox in bid for Fox

We have been doing some more reporting on the status of the Fox Head sale, and have some…

Executive Edition October 19, 2014
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