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Smith Optics President Ned Post and Eric Carlson

Smith execs on snow season, new goggle, sunglass moves

Ned Post and Eric Carlson on the snow season, the surprising way they planned the '12 winter business,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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A visit to Hi-Tech in Maui

A visit to Hi-Tech in Maui, which has an impressive selection of hardgoods, and a talk with Kim…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
PPR on Volcom performance and

PPR on Volcom performance and footwear plans

We listened to PPR's webcast from Paris of its annual results, and have details about Volcom's performance, its…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Vans President Kevin Bailey. Photo courtesy of Vans.

Vans, Reef, North Face in Q4

We listened to the VF earnings conference call this morning to get details about how Vans, North Face…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
RVCA reported strong results for the six month period. RVCA founder Pat Tenore. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Billabong brands, retail, six-month performance

In addition to big Nixon news, Billabong reported its financial results for the six months ended Dec. 31.…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Billabong's store in Times Square in New York City.

BBG execs on Nixon, retail closures, cuts, current trends

I listened to the Billabong call and gleaned details about store closure plans, staff reductions, Nixon sale, current…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Nixon CEO Andy Laats and EVP of Marketing Chad DiNenna. Photo courtesy of Nixon.

Nixon founders on return to independence

An interview with the Nixon co-founders about what's next for the brand now that it will once again…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
The upgraded and redesigned Hesh headphone.

Skullcandy CEO on Q4, athlete changes, skateboarding efforts

We listened live to Skullcandy's earnings call and have lots of details, including Q4 and FY results, major…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Reef's Lindy Williams

Reef's results, new positioning, girls plans, online strategy, men's apparel play

A talk with Jeff Moore about Reef's go-forward strategy, expanding beyond Miss Reef, footwear plans for men and…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series