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Nike internal review could lead to job cuts
Nike said yesterday it will streamline and restructure its company to become more efficient and get products to market more quickly. The company has embarked on a top-to-bottom review of…
News May 13, 2013
Billabong says no thanks to PSUN price demands
Billabong said in its half-year earnings press release and conference call that it is focusing even more on the specialty market and walking away from some business with large mall…
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Kelly Gibson on new HB store, reinventing Rip Curl and more
I met with Rip Curl USA CEO Kelly Gibson last week and had an informative talk about Rip Curl's new flagship store in downtown Huntington Beach, how the reinvention of…
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Why Quiksilver is licensing its performance line
Quiksilver has opted to license it athletic apparel line to CF Brand, which will manufacture, promote, sell and distribute it exclusively in the United States. Quiksilver started the line in…
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Executive changes announced in Quik's European division
Quiksilver Europe said today that Sébastien Loux, vice president finance and operations, has resigned to pursue other interests. Loux worked for Quiksilver for 15 years. He will be replaced by Pierre…
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Top Zumiez executives take salary hit in 2008
Zumiez filed its proxy yesterday and I was intrigued by how the growing retailer pays its top executives. First, because the company struggled last year, like many other retailers, none…
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New IASC board members and officers elected
From International Association of Skateboard Companies Executive Director John Bernards. The Board of Directors have elected the following officers of the association for 2009:Don Brown - Chairman of the BoardGlenn…
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John Wilson leaves Reef
Reef President John Wilson is leaving the company. Here is the announcement that was sent to employees today. Steve Murray, Vans president and head of VF's action sports group, shared…
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PacSun moving away from swimwear and board shorts
PacSun will carry less swimwear, shorts and boardshorts in favor of its private label denim, fashion tops and printed Ts from young brands, PacSun CEO Sally Frame Kasaks told analysts…
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