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Extra inventory hurts Quik's bottom line; revenue grows

Extra inventory hurts Quik's bottom line; revenue grows

We listened to Quiksilver's earnings call this afternoon and have details including quarterly revenue for each brand, why gross margins declined, Europe results, more.

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
Brixton breaks out big time

Brixton breaks out big time

A talk with Brixton partners about the scrappy start, why it started with hats, its big appreciation for retailers, details on strategy. Plus, lots of photos of big new HQ.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Shaun Tomson participates in Making Waves at UCLA

Shaun Tomson participates in Making Waves at UCLA

Press Release:   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, 2013
Quik grows in all regions, brands, distribution channels in Q3

Quik grows in all regions, brands, distribution channels in Q3

Details from Quiksilver's earnings conference call today including about challenging Europe, performance by brand, how DC is doing in JC Penney, Roxy rebound, layoffs, more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Quiksilver launches Expedition Florida 500

Quiksilver 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, 2013
Jake Burton on major brand portfolio changes

Jake Burton on major brand portfolio changes

We ask Jake what it means for Burton's strategy, why Analog streetwear will go, why Burton is shutting rather than selling The Program, why it is keeping CI surfboards, more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Jack’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, 2013
What worked at PacSun in Q3, outlook for Q4

What worked at PacSun in Q3, outlook for Q4

We listened to the Q3 earnings conference call for PacSun and have details about how emerging brands, heritage brands, and footwear performed. Plus, overall business trends.

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