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Hawaii – RVCA moving up, PacSun diversity, more

Hawaii – RVCA moving up, PacSun diversity, more

What I saw at stores in Waikiki - RVCA rise, PacSun racial diversity, Zumiez's sales, Ugg demand, Quiksilver expansion, Macy's all in, where I found the nicest staffs, more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

European woes hurt Abercrombie results

Press Release:   ABERCROMBIE & FITCH REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2012 RESULTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $0.175 AND INCREASES SHARE REPURCHASE AUTHORIZATION BY TEN MILLION SHARES   New…

News May 13, 2013
Electric on major brand revamp, watches, helmets

Electric on major brand revamp, watches, helmets

A talk with Electric leaders about major changes at the brand including a new logo, moving into watches and helmets, its refined brand strategy, decoupling from Volcom, more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Shaun Tomson participates in Making Waves at UCLA

Shaun Tomson participates in Making Waves at UCLA

Press Release:   It's funny that modern surfing is considered a "culture" in an anthropological sense. Studying Hawaiian surfing, or any aboriginal peoples as a culture seems to make sense.…

News May 13, 2013
Rick Alden returns fired up and with guns blazing

Rick Alden returns fired up and with guns blazing

Skullcandy Interim CEO and Founder Rick Alden returns with a blistering assessment of Skullcandy's business and several plans to help the brand regain its edge.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Quiksilver launches Expedition Florida 500

Quiksilver launches Expedition Florida 500

Press Release:   HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA May 31, 2012 – Next year marks the 500th anniversary of explorer Ponce de Leon’s arrival to Florida’s shores. In celebration of this momentous…

News May 13, 2013
Uppercut aims to replicate Oz success with grooming goods

Uppercut aims to replicate Oz success with grooming goods

Uppercut Deluxe has grown with the cleaned up hair trend for men. How the company got into 400 top surf doors in Australia, its plans for the U.S., and its…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Jack’s Surfboards Crowned West Regional Champion of Oakley Surf Shop Challenge

Press Release:   SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., June 5, 2012 – After a stacked final in Newport, the boys from Jack’s Surfboards were crowned the West Regional Champs at the fourth…

News May 13, 2013

Deckers hires new direct to consumer executive from Converse

Press Release:   GOLETA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 11, 2012-- Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NASDAQGS: DECK) today announced that David Powers will join the Company as President of Direct to Consumer, effective mid-August.…

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