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Billy Stade on his new store, the past, what's next

Billy Stade on his new store, the past, what's next

Billy Stade, creator of The Closet, is in business again with an upscale new store at South Coast Plaza. We talk to him about his new vision, more. Plus, lots…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Quiksilver revamps marketing leadership

Quiksilver revamps marketing leadership

Press Release:   Quiksilver Inc. Appoints New Senior Vice Presidents of Marketing   Ryan Scanlon Announced as SVP of Marketing, Quiksilver Americas Taylor Whisenand Joins as SVP of Marketing Operations,…

News May 13, 2013
A vist to Xcel's Hawaii headquarters

A vist to Xcel's Hawaii headquarters

A talk with Xcel Wetsuits Founder and President Ed D'Ascoli about the challenges and rewards of growing the business over 30 years, and a management change coming in January.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Nike Lowers Pro to run virtually paperless

Press Release:   PARTNERSHIP WITH VERIZON WIRELESS TO MAKE 2012 NIKE LOWERS PRO PRODUCTION VIRTUALLY PAPERLESS   SOCIAL: @NikeSurfing @Surfer_Magazine #NIKELOWERSPRO @VerizonInsider   SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., April 24, 2012 –…

News May 13, 2013
Ocean Minded taps into Crocs

Ocean Minded taps into Crocs

We talk to the new Ocean Minded GM about the brand's new product strategy, how the brand is embracing Crocs technologies and materials, and how the brand plans to grow.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Credit Managers' Index slips

Press Release:   NACM’s April CMI Depicts Economy on Brink of Another Slump   All indicators still in expansion territory, but slide provokes concerns the economy will retreat for third…

News May 13, 2013
Quik grows in each region, net loss widens

Quik grows in each region, net loss widens

Lots of details about Quik's business in Q1 emerged during its earnings call this afternoon, including same store sales for each region, snow update, 2012 plan, much more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Spy unveils new Crosstown Collection

Spy unveils new Crosstown Collection

Press Release:   SPY® UNVEILS ITS NEW VINTAGE INSPIRED CROSSTOWN COLLECTION   CARLSBAD, Calif.—SPY® announced today the launch of its much-anticipated Crosstown Collection—a line of stylish, handmade sunglasses inspired by…

News May 13, 2013
Vans leads VF, North Face outperforms competitors

Vans leads VF, North Face outperforms competitors

We listened to the Q1 VF Corp. earnings conference call and have lots of details about how Vans, North Face and Timberland performed around the world. Plus, Europe insights.

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