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American Apparel reports February results

Press Release:   American Apparel, Inc. (NYSE Amex: APP), a vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of branded fashion basic apparel, announced preliminary sales for the month ended February 29,…

News May 13, 2013
PacSun's new merchandising look and focus

PacSun's new merchandising look and focus

Pacific Sunwear CEO Sally Frame Kasaks told the audience at an investors' conference last week that the company has broadened its focus beyond its surf and skate roots. Now, PacSun…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

JC Penney adds executives from Coach, Target, Electronic Arts, Scotch & Soda

Press Release:   PLANO, Texas, March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As it transforms its business to become America's favorite store, J. C. Penney Company, Inc. ("jcpenney") (NYSE: JCP - News)…

News May 13, 2013

The North Face's secrets to succeeding during a downturn

The North Face, along with Vans, has been a top-performing brand for VF Corp. during the recession, and I recently sat down with The North Face President Steve Rendle to…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Burton releases Spring/Summer collection

Burton releases Spring/Summer collection

Press Release:   Burton Springs Forward with its new 2012 Spring/Summer Collection   BURLINGTON, VT (March 20, 2012) It’s official – the first day of spring is here, and so…

News May 13, 2013
ASR Report: Toms shoes growth plans for spring 2010

ASR Report: Toms shoes growth plans for spring 2010

Differentiating yourself from the competition is a key to surviving the downturn, experts say. Toms shoes has definitely succeeded on that front. The three-year-old brand is growing fast, and has…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Converse, Hurley grow in quarter

Converse, Hurley grow in quarter

Nike reported fiscal third quarter results today. We parsed the press release and listened to the earnings call for insights into Hurley, Converse and Nike action sports.

News May 13, 2013
State of Skate Shoes – C1RCA

State of Skate Shoes – C1RCA

C1RCA Vice President of Domestic Sales Phil Kennedy discusses growth, price points, and the possible return of a cupsole trend. Sales Overall we are flat invoiced, but sales are up…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Winners announced for Australia's Surf Awards

Winners announced for Australia's Surf Awards

Press Release:   FRIDAY 30th MARCH 2012: Australia’s Surf Industry celebrated in style this week at the gala Surf Industry Awards dinner held at Sydney’s Novotel Manly Pacific. Hosted by…

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