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Richard Woolcott's advice for young brands

Richard Woolcott's advice for young brands

Peter "PT" Townend lead a question and answer session with Volcom CEO Richard Woolcott Thursday afternoon. The two talked about a wide range of topics, including Richard's competitive drive as…

News May 13, 2013
Sadeghis launch new retail venture

Sadeghis launch new retail venture

Linda and Shaheen Sadeghi have made it their mission to fight the homogeneous retail environment. After Shaheen left his job as president of Quiksilver, the couple opened The Lab, dubbed…

News May 13, 2013
How VF and Vans performed in Q3

How VF and Vans performed in Q3

VF Corp. reported third quarter results after the market closed this afternoon. Here are the top-line highlights: (SES members, click here to read a detailed report on VF CEO Eric…

News May 13, 2013
Sport Chalet narrows loss

Sport Chalet narrows loss

Sport Chalet, an important retailer for the action sports industry, narrowed its loss in the second quarter ended Sept. 27. The 55-store retailer recorded a $1.2 million loss vs. a…

News May 13, 2013
PacSun sees precipitous decline in past 4 weeks

PacSun sees precipitous decline in past 4 weeks

Here is a summary of Pacific Sunwear’s third quarter earnings released at 1 p.m. Net sales: down 17.2% to $268 million Same-store sales: down 18% Net loss: $10.9 million vs.…

News May 13, 2013
Executive moves: Phil Kennedy moves to LRG

Executive moves: Phil Kennedy moves to LRG

Circa Vice President of Domestic Sales Phil Kennedy is moving to LRG to take a similar position as the National Sales Director. While at Circa, Phil said he was able…

News May 13, 2013
West 49 to carry Volcom

West 49 to carry Volcom

The Canadian company West 49 said this morning it will now carry Volcom in its West 49 stores beginning in the spring. Volcom is already in the company's Amnesia and…

News May 13, 2013
Snowboard sales down, online sales surge

Snowboard sales down, online sales surge

Snow equipment sales are struggling so far this season, with snowboard sales declining 8% in dollars through November, according to data released by SnowSports Industries America. Sales at specialty stores…

News May 13, 2013
SIMA and BRA team up for Surf Summit 13

SIMA and BRA team up for Surf Summit 13

The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association and the Board Retailers Association are coming together for Surf Summit 13 in Los Cabos, Mexico. The two groups are unifying their annual conferences as…

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