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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, 2013European woes hurt Abercrombie results
Press Release: Â 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 Â New…
News May 13, 2013Electric 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, 2013Shaun Tomson participates in Making Waves at UCLA
Press Release: Â 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, 2013Rick 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, 2013Quiksilver 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, 2013Uppercut 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, 2013Jack’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, 2013Deckers hires new direct to consumer executive from Converse
Press Release: Â 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