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Vans President on segmentation, apparel, retail strategies, much more

Vans President on segmentation, apparel, retail strategies, much more

Excerpts from the Q & A with Vans President Kevin Bailey at the recent Shop-eat-surf Executive Roundtable, including the brands rapid growth in China, Vans retail strategy.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Etnies donates to the homeless of L.A.

Etnies donates to the homeless of L.A.

Press Release:   ETNIES DELIVERS COMFORT TO THE SOLES OF L.A.’S HOMELESS   Pierre-Andre Senizergues, Owner of etnies, Takes You Behind the Scenes at Annual Los Angeles Mission Event Giving…

News May 13, 2013
Rip Curl CEO shares progress report

Rip Curl CEO shares progress report

An interview with Kelly Gibson about Rip Curl's efforts in the U.S. including how the recently-ended fiscal year turned out, the state of the industry, plans for Spring 2012.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Snow outerwear sales lowest in four years, inventories rise

Snow outerwear sales lowest in four years, inventories rise

According to new SIA data, snowboard outerwear sales hit the lowest level in four years so far this season, while sales of snowboarding equipment fared a bit better.

News May 13, 2013
Patagonia up close – growth rates, retail plans, surf

Patagonia up close – growth rates, retail plans, surf

A talk with VP of Marketing Rob BonDurant about Patagonia's annual growth rate, its successful women’s business, its retail expansion, new initiatives and more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

CFA presents Brand Protection Seminar

Press Release:   Do you know where your brand might be?   Join us for our panel discussion discussing current brand infringement for Apparel and Textiles - domestically and internationally.…

News May 13, 2013
Hawaii store tour – Ala Moana

Hawaii store tour – Ala Moana

A trip to upscale Ala Moana Center. Stores visited include Oakley, T&C, Local Motion, Rip Curl, Blue Hawaii, PacSun, Vans, Journeys, more. Plus, rise of Nixon and RVCA.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Carey Hart endorses IVI

Carey Hart endorses IVI

Press Release:   IVI ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH CAREY HART   Entrepreneur, FMX Legend, and MX Team Owner To Endorse IVI   Irvine, CA – (April 25, 2012) IVI today announces…

News May 13, 2013
Lib Tech surf: "Best business plan for retailers ever"

Lib Tech surf: "Best business plan for retailers ever"

Co-founder Mike Olson shares why the boards are different, how he thinks the boards can change the market, and some details about the business plan.

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