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NRF: 2012 retail sales to grow 3.4%

Press Release:   NRF Forecasts Retail Industry Sales Growth of 3.4 Percent in 2012  

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver, Roxy and DC results for Q1

Quiksilver, Roxy and DC results for Q1

Plus, positive spots emerge in Quiksilver's business, including improving gross profits; details about Quiksilver's marketing budget for 2010. Quiksilver executives discussed this afternoon during an earnings conference call how Roxy,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Colorado Ski Country  welcome winter deluge

Colorado Ski Country welcome winter deluge

Press Release:   DENVER, Colo. – January 23, 2012 – Several substantial snow storms rolled through Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) recently, leaving resorts with fresh snow measurable in feet.…

News May 13, 2013
Real Retail: Hobie Surf Shops

Real Retail: Hobie Surf Shops

Partner Jake Schwaner tells us about moving the Hobie store in Dana Point, why their business model works, and what brands and categories are most successful at Hobie stores.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Reef signs Luke Davis and Kai Otton

Reef signs Luke Davis and Kai Otton

Press Release:   (Carlsbad, CA) January 26th, 2012 –Reef is extending the depth and strength of its surf team with the 100% sponsorship of up-and-comer Luke Davis and ASP World…

News May 13, 2013
A visit to a new Hurley shop-in-shop at PacSun

A visit to a new Hurley shop-in-shop at PacSun

I stumbled upon one of PacSun's new shop-in-shop concepts this week. Wow, it's a big change from old PacSun stores.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

PacSun board member resigns

Editor's note: Pacific Sunwear filed the following notice with the SEC Monday.   "On February 3, 2012, Grace Nichols gave notice to the Board that she will resign as a…

News May 13, 2013
Paul Naude on West 49 acquisition

Paul Naude on West 49 acquisition

An interview with the Billabong North America president about the West 49 news today.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Yadin Nicol re-signs with Globe

Yadin Nicol re-signs with Globe

Press Release:   El Segundo, CA., February 9, 2012 – Surf star Yadin Nicol re-signs a multi-year contract with globe.  

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