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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, 2013Quiksilver 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, 2013A 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, 2013Nike 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, 2013Ocean 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, 2013Credit 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, 2013Quik 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, 2013Spy 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, 2013Vans 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