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Dragon acquired –  interview with CEO Will Howard

Dragon acquired – interview with CEO Will Howard

Dragon announced today that it is being acquired by Marchon, one of the largest eyewear companies in the world. We spoke with Will about the deal and what it means…

News May 13, 2013
Foot Locker repositions CCS

Foot Locker repositions CCS

Foot Locker told investors Tuesday that it is repositioning CCS, its online and catalog skate business that also has retail stores.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Woodward Tahoe grand opening set for June 9th

Woodward Tahoe grand opening set for June 9th

Press Release:   Top Pro Athletes from Skateboarding, BMX, Snowboarding and Freeskiing To Kick Off New Action Sports, Digital Media & Cheer Camp   Boreal Terrain Park Opens for a…

News May 13, 2013
PPR comments on Volcom's Q1 results

PPR comments on Volcom's Q1 results

We listened to PPR's first quarter earnings conference call this morning and have some details about how PPR executives described Volcom's Q1 results.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Ergo founders on new look, new hires, new accounts

Ergo founders on new look, new hires, new accounts

We speak with the Ergo team about how they have survived the rocky economy, their quest to break in on the West Coast, their new hires, their new look, and…

News May 13, 2013
Tilly's real estate, business philosophy

Tilly's real estate, business philosophy

Executives from Tilly's elaborated on its real estate and other strategies during a talk at the Piper Jaffray Consumer Conference Tuesday. We listened in and have details.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Retailers mark 22 consecutive months of growth

Press Release:   Retailers Mark 22 Consecutive Months of Growth even as Retail Sales Soften in April   WASHINGTON, May 15, 2012 – Unseasonably warm weather in February and March…

News May 13, 2013
Pete Fox on IVI's premium sunglass strategy

Pete Fox on IVI's premium sunglass strategy

IVI is launching, and I wanted to find out more since Pete Fox, Rob Dyrdek, and designer Jerome Mage are behind the brand. Details about positioning, target customer, more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Armourdillo introduces Chris Pastras collection

Armourdillo introduces Chris Pastras collection

Press Release:   ARMOURDILLO BROADCASTER CHRIS PASTRAS is a skateboarding legend, established artist, radio DJ and television host. His new Signature Collection combines classic leather styling, subtle artwork and his…

News May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series