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Paul Naude's new team has some familiar faces: Vinnie De La Pena

Paul Naude discloses more details about new brand

A talk with Paul Naude about his new team, a key (and interesting) partner who will run Europe,…

Executive Edition September 6, 2013
Zumiez execs on Q2

Zumiez execs on Q2, footwear trends, Europe and Canada plans, outlook

We listened to Zumiez Q2 earnings call and have details on results including an impressive net income number,…

Executive Edition September 5, 2013
Quiksilver CEO Andy Mooney - Shop-eat-surf file photo

Details from info-packed Quiksilver Q3 call

How the company performed in Q3, details on DC's stumbles, why executives are bullish on Roxy, interesting news…

Executive Edition September 5, 2013
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Firewire CEO on surfboard market trends

Sales of higher-priced shortboards have gone up so far this year according to ActionWatch. Today, we check in…

Executive Edition September 4, 2013
Fernando Aguerre with Quiksilver Executive Chairman Bob McKnight. McKnight is an insider who has brought in outside expertise - new Quiksilver CEO Andy Mooney. Photo by Shop-eat-surf.

Fernando Aguerre on why industry needs outside expertise

We followed up with the ISA President to ask him more about his thinking on this topic, why…

Executive Edition September 4, 2013
Inside PacSun's Soho pop-up store

PacSun bests teen mall competitors in Q2

Lots of interesting details emerged during PacSun's earnings call today, including which brands had a good quarter, a…

Executive Edition August 29, 2013
Photo courtesy of Journeys

Several worrisome trends emerge at Journeys

Executives detailed several bumps in the Journeys and Schuh businesses that could impact some industry footwear brands during…

Executive Edition August 28, 2013
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Tilly's executives comment on teen space, Q2, back-to-school

Tilly's executives describe what they are seeing in the teen retail environment, provide details behind Q2 numbers, and…

Executive Edition August 28, 2013
Billabong's big loss

Billabong's big loss, updates on Centerbridge/Oaktree, Olivet status, Nixon changes, West 49

Details about Billabong's financial results, and updates on Olivet, Centerbridge proposal, West 49 sale, Nixon changes, brand performance,…

Executive Edition August 26, 2013
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series