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Kaenon featured on Bloomberg TV

Press Release:   BLOOMBERG TV'S 'BLOOMBERG THE MENTOR': PASSION FOR SUNGLASSES Presented by Ink from Chase   - Airing Tuesday, November 8th at 9pm ET/PT -   Ten years ago,…

News May 13, 2013
Some good news in Australian consumer sentiment; not so in EU and US

Some good news in Australian consumer sentiment; not so in EU and US

We've been hearing lately that "flat is the new up," and the latest round of retail trade and consumer sentiment reports bring it home. In Europe, non-food retail trade remained…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Orange 21 reports Q3 financial results

Orange 21 reports Q3 financial results

Press Release:   CARLSBAD, CA, Nov 14, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --   Orange 21 Inc. (OTCBB: ORNG) today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2011.  

News May 13, 2013
The new consumer-protection law: View from inside a testing lab

The new consumer-protection law: View from inside a testing lab

In the second day of our series on the new consumer product safety rules and their impact on action sports brands, I talked to the operators of Applied Technical Services…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Burton and Mountain Dew partner for sustainability

Press Release:   Burton Snowboards & Mountain Dew Announce New Sustainability Partnership and Launch T-Shirts Made from Recycled Bottles  

News May 13, 2013
Consumer confidence up around the globe

Consumer confidence up around the globe

Consumer confidence is on the rebound around the globe, the latest surveys show. Every nation we checked shows a continued swing to positive consumer sentiment, though all remain at levels…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Study: L.A. apparel industry has expansion potential

Press Release:   Image of Sun, Nature and Easy Living Drive Demand for “L.A.-Style” Brand   • Los Angeles brands and designer names command a price premium based on reputation.…

News May 13, 2013

How CIT customers are protecting themselves

CIT was back in the news this week after delaying its quarterly filing as it works to restructure the company and avoid a bankruptcy filing. I have been talking to…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Zumiez beats the competition again

Zumiez beats the competition again

Zumiez reported a robust start to the holiday shopping season Thursday afternoon, and released strong third quarter earnings. We have a summary of results.

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