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New Reef President on changes at Reef, his plan for the brand and new opportunities

New Reef President on changes at Reef, his plan for the brand and new opportunities

I spent a couple of hours with new Reef President Jim Gerson at Reef's Carlsbad headquarters this week. We spoke about Reef's turnaround plan, distinguishing Reef from competitors, how spring…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Wolverine Worldwide acquires, Sperry Top-Sider, Keds, Saucony from Collective

Wolverine Worldwide acquires, Sperry Top-Sider, Keds, Saucony from Collective

Press Release:   Wolverine Worldwide To Acquire Collective Brands' Performance + Lifestyle Group Addition of Sperry Top-Sider®, Saucony®, Stride Rite® and Keds® businesses represents compelling strategic opportunity  

News May 13, 2013
State of skate shoes – Vans

State of skate shoes – Vans

Vans Americas VP Jeff Moore discusses sales, the impact of the recession and Vans plans for 2010. Recession We're focusing on strategic partners that we can grow organically in versus…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Flip Flop Shops to expand in the Caribbean

Press Release:   ATLANTA – North America’s first retail chain exclusive to the hottest brands and latest styles of flip flops and sandals, Flip Flop Shops today announced its expansion…

News May 13, 2013
Snow season 2009/2010 preview

Snow season 2009/2010 preview

This week, we check in with the snowboard industry to see how different companies and retailers are approaching the current season, responding to the economic climate, and preparing for the…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
RAEN Optics releases four new frames

RAEN Optics releases four new frames

Press Release:   Encinitas, CA – May 9, 2012 Boutique eyewear brand, RAEN optics adds four new styles to their hand-crafted collection available for purchase online and in stores today.…

News May 13, 2013
Core Careers: Erik Joule, SVP Merchandising and Design at Levi Strauss

Core Careers: Erik Joule, SVP Merchandising and Design at Levi Strauss

Last December, Erik Joule, who was the Senior Vice President of Merchandising and Design at Quiksilver, left to perform a similar job at Levi Strauss & Co. in San Francisco.…

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
Looking back and ahead: Mikke Pierson

Looking back and ahead: Mikke Pierson

Mikke Pierson, co-owner of ZJ Boarding House in Santa Monica, Calif., discusses the trauma of laying off long-term employees, adjusting to the new reality of consumer spending, and how he…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series