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Puma profits hurt by Europe slowdown

Press Release:   Highlights First Quarter 2012   Consolidated sales increase by 6.1% to € 820.9 million. Gross profit margin falls by 120 basis points to 51.2%. EBIT decline by…

News May 13, 2013
Clark Gundlach on new Quiksilver role

Clark Gundlach on new Quiksilver role

An interview with the new Quiksilver GM of Winter Sports about why he made the leap to Quiksilver, more about his new role, and the potential he sees for the…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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
Zumiez store plans in U.S. Canada, snow results, more

Zumiez store plans in U.S. Canada, snow results, more

Company executives discussed snow performance, Canada plans, overall new store plans, its accelerating ecommerce business and more on its conference call.

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
686 CEO on next season orders, new initiatives

686 CEO on next season orders, new initiatives

Mike West's take on the blurring lines between industry brands and outside brands, results for the past few years, new initiatives and the impact of the weak snow season.

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
VF still on hunt, Vans in Europe, economic forecast

VF still on hunt, Vans in Europe, economic forecast

VF executives spoke at the Piper Jaffray Consumer Conference on where it is looking for acquisitions, Vans in Europe, economic forecasts and lessons from the Timberland buy.

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
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series