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Interesting details from Macy's Q3 conference call
Macy’s shared more details today about its business in the third quarter and its thoughts about the upcoming holiday season during a conference call with investors. Macy’s CFO Karen Hoguet…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013SIA: Snow sports finishes difficult season down
 PRESS RELEASE:  Washington, DC (May 16, 2012) - Today, SnowSports Industries America (SIA) and The Leisure Trends Group released the most recent RetailTRAKâ„¢ numbers for March 2012, collected…
News May 13, 2013Looking back and ahead: Steve Murray
Today, Steve Murray, president of VF Corp.'s Action Sports Coalition, shares his thoughts on 2009 and 2010 as part of our looking back, looking ahead series.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013B4BC introduces pro team riders
Press Release:  Top Women Action Sport Pros Unite for Be Healthy. Get Active. Ride! Campaign  Redondo Beach, Calif. (May 23, 2012) – B4BC (Boarding for Breast Cancer) is…
News May 13, 2013Looking back and ahead: Jonno Wells
We resume our "Looking back and ahead" series this week with Jonno Wells, the CEO of Surfline. Jonno has a very interesting prediction for 2010 and an interesting take on…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Patagonia reports big revenue gain
 In a story in the Los Angeles Times, Patagonia said its revenues rose 30% to $540 million in the 12 months ended in April.  The company also said…
News May 13, 2013Mickey Drexler's wisdom: better, not bigger
Retail guru Mickey Drexler kicked off the 2010 ICR Xchange investor conference at the St. Regis in Dana Point, California, this morning with mantras for the new age of retailing:…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Glenbrook Consumer Partners invests in Boa Technology
Press Release:  PRESS RELEASE: Boa Technology Inc., the Colorado-based creator of the revolutionary Boa® Closure System featured in performance footwear, action sports, outdoor and medical products worldwide, has received…
News May 13, 2013Burton CEO on job cuts, orders, retail relations and rocker
I spoke with Burton CEO Laurent Potdevin on the eve of the Winter Olympics about a wide range of topics including Burton’s job cuts and salary reinstatements, his thoughts on…
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