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Photos from Day One of Board Retailers Association Summit

Photos from Day One of Board Retailers Association Summit

The annual BRA Summit got underway Wednesday with a full day of speakers, seminars and networking. 

News May 13, 2013
Volcom revenues fell 15 percent in first quarter

Volcom revenues fell 15 percent in first quarter

Here is the press release about Volcom's first quarter earnings. More details to come from conference call. Volcom Reports 2009 First Quarter Financial Results - Total Consolidated Revenues Were $68.3…

News May 13, 2013
Action sports CEOs and their mothers

Action sports CEOs and their mothers

In honor of Mother's Day, here are photos of three industry CEOs and their mothers, who obviously did something right by raising such successful offspring.  I make a point of…

News May 13, 2013

Action sports start-ups will pitch to investors next month

Four small action sports businesses are among the six companies that will pitch their stories to potential investors next month at a capital forum in San Diego. The companies were…

News May 13, 2013

New global CEO for Rip Curl

From Surfer's Village Rip Curl names Olivier Cantet as new Chief Exec. Officer Rip Curl International today announced the appointment of Olivier Cantet as its new Group Chief Executive Officer.…

News May 13, 2013
Restructuring at Reef leads to layoffs

Restructuring at Reef leads to layoffs

I heard there were some internal changes happening at Reef yesterday, so I checked in with new Reef Americas President Jim Gerson. Here is what Jim had to say: "After…

News May 13, 2013

New CEO for Foot Locker

Foot Locker named Ken Hicks chief executive officer today. Hicks previously was president and chief merchandising officer for JC Penney. Prior to that, he served in executive positions at Payless…

News May 13, 2013
Sales pros give sales survival tips at SIMA Boot Camp

Sales pros give sales survival tips at SIMA Boot Camp

Story and photos by SHELBY STANGER Navigating today's tough economic climate at retail requires creative solutions. Thursday, SIMA hosted a Boot Camp called "Salesmanship: Navigating Today's Changing Market," featuring Tom…

News May 13, 2013
Pacific Sunwear lowers Q2 earnings guidance

Pacific Sunwear lowers Q2 earnings guidance

Same-store sales projected to fall 24 percent in second quarter. Press release: ANAHEIM, Calif., July 22, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. (Nasdaq:PSUN - News), today announced…

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