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Retail sales dropped in Europe, Australia

Retail sales dropped in Europe, Australia

Ahead of U.S. same-store sales reports on Thursday, I looked at the most recent retail trade reports for the European Union, some member nations, the U.K. and Australia. The story…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

O'Neill Snow grows sales and marketing team

Press Release: O'Neill Snow Grows Sales and Marketing Team with Hiring of Jack Schindler and Jimmy Adams   Schindler will oversee growing sales force in major U.S. markets, Adams to…

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez bids for Active Ride Shop; outlines big plans for chain

Zumiez bids for Active Ride Shop; outlines big plans for chain

Active Ride Shop wants to sell substantially all of its assets to a wholly owned subsidiary of Zumiez, Inc. called Active Acquisition, Inc., according to court records. Zumiez CFO Trevor…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

VF Corp. reports Q3 financial results

Press Release:   GREENSBORO, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Information regarding VF’s third quarter conference call webcast today at 8:30 a.m. ET can be found at the end of this release.   VF…

News May 13, 2013
Executive Comp: A closer look at CEO perks

Executive Comp: A closer look at CEO perks

In part III of our executive compensation series, we take a closer look at executive perks, including some surprisingly extensive benefits for some executives, including the CEOs of Timberland (owner…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Iconix Brand Group reports Q3 2011 financial results

Press Release:   -- Q3 revenue of $92.7 million, a 10% increase over prior year quarter excluding one-time item in Q3 2010   -- Nine-month non-GAAP diluted earnings per share…

News May 13, 2013

Back-to-school report: overall sales trends at action sports retailers

Editor's note: This week, we talk with action sports retailers around the country about  back-to-school sales trends and strategies. Look for more coverage Tuesday and Wednesday from important industry retailers.…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Gordon & Smith announces new leadership

Press Release:   Gordon and Smith Surf and G&S Skate Announces New Leadership for a New Chapter of Growth   San Diego, CA (November 2, 2011) Gordon and Smith announced…

News May 13, 2013
Volcom's CFO gives investors upbeat news on the brand, industry

Volcom's CFO gives investors upbeat news on the brand, industry

Volcom CFO Doug Collier today gave a positive outlook on the brand, and on action sports business and participation, to investors gathered at the Thomas Weisel Partners 2009 Annual Consumer…

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