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Kaenon growing in its premium niche

Kaenon growing in its premium niche

Kaenon makes high-end polarized sunglasses that are selling well in several segments, including surf. Where the company started, and where it it going.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Europe woes hurt Levi's Q2 results

Press Release:   LEVI STRAUSS & CO. ANNOUNCES SECOND-QUARTER 2012 FINANCIAL RESULTS   Net Revenue and Net Income Decline in Challenging Global Environment   Company Reports Improved Cash Flow and…

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver, Roxy, DC performance in Q3

Quiksilver, Roxy, DC performance in Q3

We listened to the Quiksilver call and have a full report including how the three brands fared, performance at Quik retail, historical revenue charts by region and more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
The Boardroom Surfboard Show set for October

The Boardroom Surfboard Show set for October

Press Release:   EVENTS & EXHIBITS HIGHLIGHT OCTOBER SURFBOARD SHOW Something for everyone at THE BOARDROOM; Early Bird exhibit pricing now   DEL MAR, CA. - July 18, 2012 --…

News May 13, 2013
Core Careers: Garret Louie, Timebomb Trading co-owner

Core Careers: Garret Louie, Timebomb Trading co-owner

Timebomb Trading distributes Sole Technology, RVCA, LRG and Freshjive in Canada. We ask Garret Louie how he got started in the industry and other questions about his career.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

American Apparel launches Amazon stores in Europe and Japan

Press Release:   LOS ANGELES, July 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- American Apparel, the vertically integrated clothing manufacturer based in downtown Los Angeles, has announced the launch of three new merchant…

News May 13, 2013
Rainbow owner on quality, not chasing business

Rainbow owner on quality, not chasing business

Jay "Sparky" Longely shares his fresh approach to business that has kept Rainbow going strong since 1974. Plus, why Rainbow is heavily involved with the SUP market.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Dyrdek's DNA forms partnership with La Jolla CEO, others

Dyrdek's DNA forms partnership with La Jolla CEO, others

Big changes on the way for Alien Workshop and other DNA skate brands, which will move to La Jolla Group headquarters in Irvine from Ohio. New segmentation strategy planned.

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez's store plans for Canada

Zumiez's store plans for Canada

Zumiez executives described how many stores the chain expects to open in Canada at the ICR XChange today. They also detailed the company's key strategies.

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