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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, 2013

SIA: 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, 2013
Looking back and ahead: Steve Murray

Looking 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, 2013

B4BC 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, 2013
Looking back and ahead: Jonno Wells

Looking 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, 2013
Patagonia reports big revenue gain

Patagonia 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, 2013
Mickey Drexler's wisdom: better, not bigger

Mickey 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, 2013
Glenbrook Consumer Partners invests in Boa Technology

Glenbrook 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, 2013
Burton CEO on job cuts, orders, retail relations and rocker

Burton 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…

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