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A visit to a new Hurley shop-in-shop at PacSun

A visit to a new Hurley shop-in-shop at PacSun

I stumbled upon one of PacSun's new shop-in-shop concepts this week. Wow, it's a big change from old PacSun stores.

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
Paul Naude on West 49 acquisition

Paul Naude on West 49 acquisition

An interview with the Billabong North America president about the West 49 news today.

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
Vans President on the brand's success, growth strategies

Vans President on the brand's success, growth strategies

An interview with Kevin Bailey, including video, about the action sports landscape, why Vans has been successful, and future growth strategies, including the snow opportunity.

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
Zumiez execs on economy, costs, junior's plans, acquisitions

Zumiez execs on economy, costs, junior's plans, acquisitions

Zumiez's top executives spoke at a retail conference in New York Wednesday and shared some interesting info, including one way brands may be able to gain share in its stores.

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
Billabong CEO on acquisitions, retail, more

Billabong CEO on acquisitions, retail, more

Derek O'Neill spoke at the company's general meeting Tuesday, and we have the highlights, including if any acquisitions are on the horizon, Nixon's elite revenue status, more.

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