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Richard Woolcott

Volcom’s biz with PacSun, in Europe, etc.

Volcom provided lots of interesting information about its third quarter business - including performance at core stores, PacSun…

News May 13, 2013
Bob McKnight in his office at Quiksilveräó»s world headquarters in Huntington Beach.

What's next for Quiksilver

When you get an interview with Bob McKnight, CEO of Quiksilver, you've got to use every last bit…

News May 13, 2013
Mark Richards

Mark Richards of Val Surf on retail debate

Mark Richards, co-owner of Val Surf, emailed me about the manufacturer retail debate. Val Surf operates five stores…

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez comp sales take big

Zumiez comp sales take big fall in Sept

A few same-store sales figures were released Wednesday, a day early, due to Yom Kippur, while some were…

News May 13, 2013
Brian Craighill

The story behind Quik’s “Natural Selection”

I wanted to find out more about Quiksilver's Natural Selection snowboarding competition, which sounded pretty interesting. Newest team…

News May 13, 2013
Billabong annual revenues grow

Billabong annual revenues grow 18 percent

Billabong International Limited revenues increased 18 percent to $1.35 billion Australian dollars for the year. Net profit after…

News May 13, 2013
No price cuts for ANF and

No price cuts for ANF and Hollister

Abercrombie & Fitch, the parent company of action sports industry competitor Hollister, said in a conference call with…

News May 13, 2013
Luann Petix: Publisher

Damsel: A growing startup from industry vet

Launching a print magazine from scratch is expensive, nerve wracking and brave - especially in the internet age.…

News May 13, 2013
Bill Byrne of BBPR in San Diego.

More reader feedback on White/Target news

Here's some additional reaction on the Shaun White/Target news from Bill Byrne of BBPR, a marketing communications firm…

News May 13, 2013
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