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Val Surf, Glik's on retail trends

Val Surf, Glik's on retail trends

As part of our Retail Panel series, we check in with retailers Val Surf and Glik's who share how they are planning for holiday, what is selling, shoppers' mindsets.

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
Journeys CEO on Canada, Schuh, skate

Journeys CEO on Canada, Schuh, skate

The CEO of Journeys parent company disclosed at an investor conference how many stores it will open in Canada in 2012, Schuh expansion in the UK, and the skate shoe…

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
BBG execs on Nixon, retail closures, cuts, current trends

BBG execs on Nixon, retail closures, cuts, current trends

I listened to the Billabong call and gleaned details about store closure plans, staff reductions, Nixon sale, current retail and wholesale trends, big online retail plans.

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
Skullcandy's low cost brand, new offices, market position

Skullcandy's low cost brand, new offices, market position

We compiled some details about Skullcandy's business that we found interesting in its recently-filed annual report, including details about a low cost brand called 2XL.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Photos from SIMA Underwriting Party

Photos from SIMA Underwriting Party

We have photos from the Waterman's Weekend Underwriting Party last Thursday at the Ritz Carlton.

News May 13, 2013
Several positive trends for PacSun

Several positive trends for PacSun

We listened to PacSun's Q1 earnings conference call and have details including several positive business trends, and why Nike achieved a milestone at PacSun in Q1.

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