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A wave pool inside the Adrenalina store

Checking out the new Adrenalina store

My visit to Tampa last week gave me a chance to see Adrenalina's new store at the International…

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez: Big brands hurting our

Zumiez: Big brands hurting our sales and margins

Zumiez CEO Rick Brooks said Thursday that the trend of new and smaller action sports brands performing better…

News May 13, 2013
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The Program will move into Burton HQ in Vermont

Another company announces cost-saving moves... Here's the press release

News May 13, 2013
Volcom will be at ASR in January

Hurley, Volcom, others share ASR status

UPDATED, 1:40 p.m. with quote from Billabong Americas President Paul Naudé. After the Quiksilver news broke, I checked…

News May 13, 2013
A rendering of Jack's new store in San Clemente

A preview of Jack's new San Clemente store

Jamal Abdelmuti from Jack's Surfboards sent me this rendering of the retailer's new store planned for San Clemente.…

News May 13, 2013
Michael Tomson and Lost Clothing President Tim Garrett at Surf Expo

Lost Clothing hires Johnny Monson and Chris Boland from Blackhart/Allyance

Updated 1/18 with comments from Johnny Monson A quick piece of news that surfaced yesterday. Lost Clothing has…

News May 13, 2013
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La Jolla hires away Quiksilver Americas CFO Bill Bussiere

The La Jolla Group has hired Quiksilver Amercias CFO Bill Bussiere as president and chief financial officer. Bill…

News May 13, 2013
VF on Vans

VF on Vans, Reef results and its acquisition strategy

VF held a 2008 fourth quarter and full year earnings conference call this afternoon and some interesting details…

News May 13, 2013
Details about Q4 core store

Details about Q4 core store margins

Cary Allington of ActionWatch sent me some interesting information detailing the hit to apparel margins at core stores…

News May 13, 2013
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series