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Rip Curl surfer Alana Blanchard - Photo courtesy of Rip Curl

Rip Curl women's on the move

We've noticed Rip Curl women's getting more floor space. We followed up with VP of Design and Merchandising…

Executive Edition November 17, 2013
A Hollister opening in Sanlitun Village in China - Photo courtesy of Abercrombie & Fitch

Big changes coming for Hollister, Asia plans, more

Hollister parent company Abercrombie & Fitch announced some sweeping changes to its business operations and strategies last week.…

Executive Edition November 14, 2013
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Many new details emerge about Quiksilver's evolving strategy at Mooney and McKnight Roundtable

Andy Mooney and Bob McKnight divulged many interesting news nuggets at our Roundtable, including differences with the ASP,…

Executive Edition November 12, 2013
The store entrance

Sport Chalet CEO shares vision for the future, quest for new strategic partner

An interview with Craig Levra about Sport Chalet's new store prototype, the evolution of the snow business, why…

Executive Edition November 10, 2013
Jason McCaffrey

A detailed look at Patagonia's surf strategy, future plans

A talk with Jason McCaffrey, Patagonia's Global Director of Surf, about Patagonia's surf plans and strategies, new initiatives,…

Executive Edition November 3, 2013
Skullcandy's new Crusher headphone

Skullcandy works to clean up distribution, outlines future plans

Skullcandy hosted an information-packed Q3 earnings call this afternoon. We have details about how CEO Hoby Darling plans…

Executive Edition October 30, 2013
An Oakley store in Hawaii - Shop-eat-surf file photo

Luxottica comments on Oakley performance

Executives discuss Oakley's expected performance for 2013 and 2014, and how changes in Washington impacted the brand in…

Executive Edition October 29, 2013
ActionWatch reports some

ActionWatch reports some positive, some worrisome category trends in Q3

ActionWatch reports interesting sales trends for women's apparel, footwear, skate hardgoods and wetsuits.

Executive Edition October 29, 2013
Sanuk's hot-selling Yoga Sling style - File photo by Shop-eat-surf

Deckers comments on Sanuk results, plans and strategies

We listened to Deckers earnings call and have details about how Sanuk performed in Q3, product plans, strategies,…

Executive Edition October 24, 2013
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series