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Converse, Hurley buck economy to deliver strong results, Nike says

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…

News May 13, 2013
New SIMA retail study shows a decline at the core but bright spots, too

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, 2013

Upcoming 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 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

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

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…

News May 13, 2013
New president for DC Shoes named; brand to return to core skate values

New president for DC Shoes named; brand to return to core skate values

Quiksilver announced this morning that Anton Nistl has been named president of DC Shoes in the Americas. Nistl will report to Quiksilver Americas President Craig Stevenson. Most recently, Nistl was…

News May 13, 2013
Agenda sets January dates for Huntington Beach

Agenda sets January dates for Huntington Beach

Agenda President Aaron Levant tells me Agenda will return to the Hyatt Regency in Huntington Beach on January 8th and 9th. Agenda moved to Huntington Beach for the first time…

News May 13, 2013
More about Sanuk's video for Image Awards

More about Sanuk's video for Image Awards

One of the more creative highlights of the SIMA Image Awards came from Sanuk’s introductory video about the brand for its Breakthrough Brand of the Year nomination.The award went to…

News May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series