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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
Chick's stores  to be

Chick's stores to be converted in Q2

Dick's Sporting Goods said today it will close two Chick's stores and covert the remaining 12 to Dick's…

News May 13, 2013
D Nachnani

Highlights from the SIMA/BRA Boot Camp

The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association and the Board Retailers Association teamed up for an industry Boot Camp in…

News May 13, 2013
Steve Fontes

Boutiques sign up for Quiksilver's Limited Collection

After seeing Quiksilver's Limited Collection at Fred Segal on Melrose recently, I headed to Quiksilver headquarters to find…

News May 13, 2013
Tom Campion

Top Zumiez executives take salary hit in 2008

Zumiez filed its proxy yesterday and I was intrigued by how the growing retailer pays its top executives.…

News May 13, 2013
Don Brown is the new chairman of IASC

New IASC board members and officers elected

From International Association of Skateboard Companies Executive Director John Bernards. The Board of Directors have elected the following…

News May 13, 2013
Former Reef President John Wilson

John Wilson leaves Reef

Reef President John Wilson is leaving the company. Here is the announcement that was sent to employees today.…

News May 13, 2013
PacSun moving away from

PacSun moving away from swimwear and board shorts

PacSun will carry less swimwear, shorts and boardshorts in favor of its private label denim, fashion tops and…

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