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Foot Locker: CCS results "soft"

Foot Locker: CCS results "soft"

Foot Locker discussed the performance of its CCS skate business this morning during a conference call, including a customer shift they are seeing, more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

The Buckle's Q2 net income declines slightly

Press Release:   KEARNEY, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) announced today that net income for the fiscal quarter ended July 28, 2012 was $23.2 million, or $0.49 per share…

News May 13, 2013
Converse, Hurley, Nike Action Sports results

Converse, Hurley, Nike Action Sports results

We listened to Nike's earnings conference call this afternoon and have a few details about how Hurley, Converse and Nike Action Sports performed in the second quarter

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Skullcandy partners with Spotify

Skullcandy partners with Spotify

Press Release:   Introducing Skullcandy Supreme Sound on Spotify   PARK CITY, Utah – August 22, 2012 –Skullcandy, Inc. (Nasdaq: SKUL), a high growth lifestyle audio brand, today announced that…

News May 13, 2013
A visit to Hi-Tech in Maui

A visit to Hi-Tech in Maui

A visit to Hi-Tech in Maui, which has an impressive selection of hardgoods, and a talk with Kim Ball about business, his approach, and how Hi-Tech competes with nearby Costco.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

August chain-store sales up 6.0%

Press Release:     NEW YORK, August 30, 2012 – U.S. chain-store sales rose by 6.0% (less drug stores) for the month of August on a year-over-year basis according to…

News May 13, 2013
Oakley VP on snow, surf efforts, merger insights

Oakley VP on snow, surf efforts, merger insights

A talk with Ted Li about snow apparel efforts, surf apparel push, the impact of the rough snow season and insights on merging a Southern Cal company with a large…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

SDSI launches Springboard 2.0 program

Press Release:   Organization offers free mentoring program for sports related companies; accepting applications until October 2   San Diego, Calif. – September 4, 2012 – SD Sport Innovators Executive…

News May 13, 2013
Howe on return to design DNA, business trends, surf shop growth

Howe on return to design DNA, business trends, surf shop growth

Jade Howe on his new team, a return to Howe's DNA, how the brand is growing at surf shops. Plus, Duke Edukas of Surfside shares how the brand has developed…

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