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Volcom’s biz with PacSun, in Europe, etc.
Volcom provided lots of interesting information about its third quarter business - including performance at core stores, PacSun and in Europe - and its outlook for the rest of the…
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What's next for Quiksilver
When you get an interview with Bob McKnight, CEO of Quiksilver, you've got to use every last bit of information that comes from it. So here's a little more from…
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Mark Richards of Val Surf on retail debate
Mark Richards, co-owner of Val Surf, emailed me about the manufacturer retail debate. Val Surf operates five stores in the greater Los Angeles area. "I agree with Duke that if…
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Zumiez comp sales take big fall in Sept
A few same-store sales figures were released Wednesday, a day early, due to Yom Kippur, while some were released this morning. Here's a round-up. To me, the biggest surprise was…
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The story behind Quik’s “Natural Selection”
I wanted to find out more about Quiksilver's Natural Selection snowboarding competition, which sounded pretty interesting. Newest team rider Travis Rice has picked 17 riders to participate in the event,…
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Billabong annual revenues grow 18 percent
Billabong International Limited revenues increased 18 percent to $1.35 billion Australian dollars for the year. Net profit after tax rose 13 percent higher to A$176.4 million. Those figures, and others…
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No price cuts for ANF and Hollister
Abercrombie & Fitch, the parent company of action sports industry competitor Hollister, said in a conference call with investors this morning that it won't cut prices despite the tough economy…
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Damsel: A growing startup from industry vet
Launching a print magazine from scratch is expensive, nerve wracking and brave - especially in the internet age. But Luann Petix knew she had to do it when the opportunity…
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More reader feedback on White/Target news
Here's some additional reaction on the Shaun White/Target news from Bill Byrne of BBPR, a marketing communications firm in San Diego for both action sports and non-endemic brands. Here's what…
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