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Black Friday promotions roundup at brand stores, customers and competitors

Black Friday promotions roundup at brand stores, customers and competitors

I braved the crowds at South Coast Plaza Friday to see just how promotional retailers were on the day after Thanksgiving. I also stopped by industry stores – Roxy, Quiksilver,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

SIA: Snow sports finishes difficult season down

  PRESS RELEASE:   Washington, DC (May 16, 2012) - Today, SnowSports Industries America (SIA) and The Leisure Trends Group released the most recent RetailTRAK™ numbers for March 2012, collected…

News May 13, 2013
Looking back and ahead: Michael Tomson

Looking back and ahead: Michael Tomson

Today, Michael Tomson looks back on 2009 and ahead to 2010 and 2011 in our “Looking back and ahead” series. He’s confident the lessons learned from this recession will stick.…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

B4BC introduces pro team riders

Press Release:   Top Women Action Sport Pros Unite for Be Healthy. Get Active. Ride! Campaign   Redondo Beach, Calif. (May 23, 2012) – B4BC (Boarding for Breast Cancer) is…

News May 13, 2013
Nick Adcock on changing global landscape, Fox opportunity and more

Nick Adcock on changing global landscape, Fox opportunity and more

Those of you who know Nick Adcock, the former global president of DC Shoes, know that he has a lot of energy and focus. When I heard he moved to…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Patagonia reports big revenue gain

Patagonia reports big revenue gain

  In a story in the Los Angeles Times, Patagonia said its revenues rose 30% to $540 million in the 12 months ended in April.   The company also said…

News May 13, 2013
Snow retailers share sales, brands and business trends

Snow retailers share sales, brands and business trends

Since SIA is just around the corner, we checked in with six influential snowboard shops, including two resort shops, to see how sales are shaping up, what products are working,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Glenbrook Consumer Partners invests in Boa Technology

Glenbrook Consumer Partners invests in Boa Technology

Press Release:   PRESS RELEASE: Boa Technology Inc., the Colorado-based creator of the revolutionary Boa® Closure System featured in performance footwear, action sports, outdoor and medical products worldwide, has received…

News May 13, 2013
Slater salary, executive bonuses and other Quik news

Slater salary, executive bonuses and other Quik news

Editor's note: I asked former KeyBanc Capital Markets stock analyst Brandon Ferro, who is familiar with the ways of Wall Street, to analyze the Quiksilver proxy for us.  Rather than…

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