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Rainbow owner on quality, not chasing business

Rainbow owner on quality, not chasing business

Jay "Sparky" Longely shares his fresh approach to business that has kept Rainbow going strong since 1974. Plus, why Rainbow is heavily involved with the SUP market.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Photos from SIMA Underwriting Party

Photos from SIMA Underwriting Party

We have photos from the Waterman's Weekend Underwriting Party last Thursday at the Ritz Carlton.

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez's store plans for Canada

Zumiez's store plans for Canada

Zumiez executives described how many stores the chain expects to open in Canada at the ICR XChange today. They also detailed the company's key strategies.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

New JC Penney president leaves after short stay

Editor's note: New CEO Ron Johnson hired Michael Francis, a key Target executive, to help lead the new strategy at JC Penney.   Francis joined JC Penney in October 2011.…

News May 13, 2013
Canada retail tour: Sitka

Canada retail tour: Sitka

We visited stores in Vancouver to find what brands and trends are selling, how business is going, and more. Today, we talk with Sitka, which blends retail and wholesale.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Nate Yeomans re-signs with Body Glove

Nate Yeomans re-signs with Body Glove

Press Release:   Redondo Beach, CA [June 20, 2012]– Nate Yeomans is the latest athlete to extend his sponsorship deal with Body Glove International. Yeomans has signed a 3-year extension…

News May 13, 2013
686 owner on inventories, orders and next season

686 owner on inventories, orders and next season

A talk with Mike West about inventory levels, orders, what's new for next season and the challenges and rewards of being independent in the snow world.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Photos of the new LXVI shoes from Vans

Photos of the new LXVI shoes from Vans

Vans publicly unveiled photos today of its new LXVI line designed to take on athletic players in action sports.

News May 13, 2013
Foot Locker CEO on CCS performance

Foot Locker CEO on CCS performance

We listened to the Foot Locker conference call this morning to hear what executives said about the performance of CCS during the quarter.

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