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Looking back and ahead and more: Bob McKnight

Looking back and ahead and more: Bob McKnight

I spoke with Quiksilver CEO Bob McKnight yesterday to get his take on the biggest impact the recession has had on the industry in 2009 and his prediction for the…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Urban Outfitters reports Q4 sales

Urban Outfitters reports Q4 sales

Press Release:   PHILADELPHIA, PA, February 9, 2012 - Urban Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ:URBN - News), a leading lifestyle specialty retail company operating under the Anthropologie, BHLDN, Free People, Terrain and…

News May 13, 2013
Fox CEO on Nick Adcock, 2009 and plans for 2010

Fox CEO on Nick Adcock, 2009 and plans for 2010

When Fox Head Inc. decided to form a board of directors two years ago, CEO Pete Fox hated the idea. “I didn’t want any more meetings,” he said. But he…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Wick Winder welcomes Eswic Clothing

Wick Winder welcomes Eswic Clothing

Press Release:   “After knowing Jimmy for a decade I am very excited to be a part of his new project. In a challenging and changing market a brand like…

News May 13, 2013
Rossignol North America President on rebuilding and the bottom line

Rossignol North America President on rebuilding and the bottom line

PARK CITY, UTAH As the SIA trade show approaches, I thought it would be a good time to share some highlights from my interview with Francois Goulet, the North American…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Skullcandy reports Q4 and full year financial results

Press Release:   Fourth quarter net sales increased 29.0%   Annual net sales increased 44.8%   Fourth quarter gross profit margin increased sequentially to 49.9% from 47.5%   PARK CITY,…

News May 13, 2013
Core Careers: Reef President Jim Gerson

Core Careers: Reef President Jim Gerson

Today in our Core Career series, we find out how Reef President Jim Gerson's career path moved from sales to developing product, how he leads a company and what qualities…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Zumiez reports February sales

Press Release:   Net Sales Increased 23.0% to $40.2 Million; February 2012 Comparable Store Sales Increased 14.2%  

News May 13, 2013
Analyzing Volcom's annual report

Analyzing Volcom's annual report

Examining whether Volcom's five-year growth target is realistic and comparing Volcom to Billabong and Quiksilver in cash positions, revenue by region and more.

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