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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
Spy joins Hurley at Lowers Pro

Spy joins Hurley at Lowers Pro

Press Release:   WHO: SPY, Hurley   WHAT: Hurley Lowers Pro   WHEN: Sunday, September 16 to Saturday, September 22   WHERE: San Onofre State Beach, Lower Trestles, San Clemente,…

News May 13, 2013
Extra inventory hurts Quik's bottom line; revenue grows

Extra inventory hurts Quik's bottom line; revenue grows

We listened to Quiksilver's earnings call this afternoon and have details including quarterly revenue for each brand, why gross margins declined, Europe results, more.

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