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The challenges facing the

The challenges facing the Adrenalina bid

I've talked to several financial folks this morning to see if they think the bid by Adrenalina for…

News May 13, 2013
What is behind Quiksilver's

What is behind Quiksilver's low stock price

Correction: Quiksilver says its current debt is $1.05 billion. I originally quoted Quiksilver debt as $1.7 billion in…

News May 13, 2013
General Manager Ryan Clements

A visit with Skatepark of Tampa

I was in Tampa last week, so stopped by the Skatepark of Tampa to check out their operation…

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver stock closes under

Quiksilver stock closes under $1

Overall stock prices were battered again today, and Quiksilver stock closed at 88 cents. I thought it would…

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver default unlikely

Quiksilver default unlikely, analyst says. Also, the case for VF as a Quik buyer

I received an in-depth research report from KeyBanc Capital Markets stock analyst Brandon Ferro this week, which makes…

News May 13, 2013
VF CEO Eric Wiseman earlier this year.

VF layoffs across two units – none announced in Outdoor thus far

VF Corp. is laying off what it calls "a modest number" of employees across two of its business…

News May 13, 2013
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John Wilson on staff reduction at Reef

I spoke with Reef President John Wilson this morning about the layoffs at Reef this week and the…

News May 13, 2013
John Wilson

Quick report from Surf Expo

I spent Thursday walking the Surf Expo floor and talking to brand executives. It's my first time at…

News May 13, 2013
RVCA Founder/CEO Pat Tenore

RVCA CEO Tenore on growth and more

RVCA is coming up in all sorts of conversations lately - from PacSun CEO Sally Frame Kasaks talking…

News May 13, 2013
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Strategy & Planning Series
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