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Hurley, Volcom, others  share ASR status

Hurley, Volcom, others share ASR status

UPDATED, 1:40 p.m. with quote from Billabong Americas President Paul Naudé. After the Quiksilver news broke, I checked in with a few brands to see if they are still going…

News May 13, 2013
A preview of Jack's new San Clemente store

A preview of Jack's new San Clemente store

Jamal Abdelmuti from Jack's Surfboards sent me this rendering of the retailer's new store planned for San Clemente. The store will be 6,500 square feet and may expand to 10,000…

News May 13, 2013
Lost Clothing hires Johnny Monson and Chris Boland from Blackhart/Allyance

Lost Clothing hires Johnny Monson and Chris Boland from Blackhart/Allyance

Updated 1/18 with comments from Johnny Monson A quick piece of news that surfaced yesterday. Lost Clothing has hired Johnny Monson and Chris Boland of the Blackhart Brotherhood and formerly…

News May 13, 2013
La Jolla hires away Quiksilver Americas CFO Bill Bussiere

La Jolla hires away Quiksilver Americas CFO Bill Bussiere

The La Jolla Group has hired Quiksilver Amercias CFO Bill Bussiere as president and chief financial officer. Bill was not part of the recent layoffs, but decided on his own…

News May 13, 2013
VF on Vans, Reef results and its acquisition strategy

VF on Vans, Reef results and its acquisition strategy

VF held a 2008 fourth quarter and full year earnings conference call this afternoon and some interesting details emerged about Vans, Reef and VF's acquisition strategy. Vans Vans continues to…

News May 13, 2013
Details about Q4 core store margins

Details about Q4 core store margins

Cary Allington of ActionWatch sent me some interesting information detailing the hit to apparel margins at core stores in the fourth quarter of 2008 compared to the same period last…

News May 13, 2013
Chick's stores  to be converted in Q2

Chick's stores to be converted in Q2

Dick's Sporting Goods said today it will close two Chick's stores and covert the remaining 12 to Dick's locations in the second quarter. The company made the announcement in its…

News May 13, 2013
Highlights from the SIMA/BRA Boot Camp

Highlights from the SIMA/BRA Boot Camp

The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association and the Board Retailers Association teamed up for an industry Boot Camp in Huntington Beach Thursday.

News May 13, 2013
Boutiques sign up for Quiksilver's Limited Collection

Boutiques sign up for Quiksilver's Limited Collection

After seeing Quiksilver's Limited Collection at Fred Segal on Melrose recently, I headed to Quiksilver headquarters to find out more about the line. I met with Steve Fontes, Quiksilver's design…

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