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Oakley sales performance positive in all markets, Luxottica says
Oakley was one of the few bright spots in a tough quarter for parent company Luxottica as the challenging economy dampened demand for sunglasses, Luxottica said in an earnings press…
News May 13, 2013
Zumiez says it has admired Active for years; says shorts business difficult
Zumiez CEO Rick Brooks touched briefly on the company's proposal to acquire Active Ride Shop in bankruptcy court during an earnings conference call this afternoon. Brooks said Zumiez has admired…
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Talking with Doug Palladini about writing the Vans book
I drove to Cypress last night for the launch party for Vans new book with a burning question I needed answered: How exactly did Vans VP of Marketing Doug Palladini…
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Converse, Hurley buck economy to deliver strong results, Nike says
Despite the tough economy, Converse and Hurley posted strong revenue and profit results for the year ended May 31, Nike executives said this afternoon during an earnings conference call. Converse…
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New SIMA retail study shows a decline at the core but bright spots, too
The just-released 2008 SIMA Retail Distribution Study shows that sales in the core channels held up fairly well in the past two years compared to some other sectors of the…
News May 13, 2013Upcoming events: BRA Retail Survivor Series, Group Y/ESPN Action Sports Conference
Here are some details about two upcoming events. One is the BRA Retail Survivor Series at Surf Expo in August, the other the Action Sports Conference being put on by…
News May 13, 2013
Volcom conference call upbeat; financial outlook disappointing; the company will limit its sales to PacSun value stores
Volcom once again struck a somewhat encouraging tone today during its second quarter earnings conference call. Most notably, despite the weak retail environment, the company is more pleased than ever…
News May 13, 2013
SPoT launches a new trade show
Next week, the Skatepark of Tampa launches a new business venture, The Moat Show, a trade show for the skate industry. I asked SPoT General Manager Ryan Clements why the…
News May 13, 2013
Former Quiksilver President Bernard Mariette named CEO of Montreal active apparel company
Press Release: Former Quiksilver President Bernard Mariette takes the helm of the ORAGE and LOLË brands Montreal, August 25 2009 - Bernard Mariette, former President of Quiksilver inc, partners with…
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