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Core careers: Robert Schmidt, CEO, Katin

Core careers: Robert Schmidt, CEO, Katin

Today, we hear from Robert Schmidt, the CEO of Katin. Katin has been around since 1959 and has a store in Huntington Beach. The brand began making a fresh push…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Cyber Monday spending hits $1.25 billion, spending rises 22% vs. 2010

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News May 13, 2013
New Reef President on changes at Reef, his plan for the brand and new opportunities

New Reef President on changes at Reef, his plan for the brand and new opportunities

I spent a couple of hours with new Reef President Jim Gerson at Reef's Carlsbad headquarters this week. We spoke about Reef's turnaround plan, distinguishing Reef from competitors, how spring…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
PacSun to close 175-200 stores, lands new financing

PacSun to close 175-200 stores, lands new financing

PacSun made some major announcements this afternoon in conjunction with its third quarter earnings press release.

News May 13, 2013
State of skate shoes – Vans

State of skate shoes – Vans

Vans Americas VP Jeff Moore discusses sales, the impact of the recession and Vans plans for 2010. Recession We're focusing on strategic partners that we can grow organically in versus…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

NRF: Retail container traffic to be up in December

Press Release:   Retail Container Traffic to be Up Slightly in December as Retailers Finish Holiday Season   WASHINGTON, December 13, 2011 – Import cargo volume at the nation’s major…

News May 13, 2013
Snow season 2009/2010 preview

Snow season 2009/2010 preview

This week, we check in with the snowboard industry to see how different companies and retailers are approaching the current season, responding to the economic climate, and preparing for the…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Green is Gold at Rip Curl Pro Search

Green is Gold at Rip Curl Pro Search

Press Release:   Costa Mesa, CA (Tuesday, Dec 20, 2011) - A multi-faceted greening approach to the 2011 Rip Curl Pro Search held in San Francisco in November has delivered…

News May 13, 2013
Core Careers: Erik Joule, SVP Merchandising and Design at Levi Strauss

Core Careers: Erik Joule, SVP Merchandising and Design at Levi Strauss

Last December, Erik Joule, who was the Senior Vice President of Merchandising and Design at Quiksilver, left to perform a similar job at Levi Strauss & Co. in San Francisco.…

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