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Black Friday promotions roundup at brand stores, customers and competitors

Black Friday promotions roundup at brand stores, customers and competitors

I braved the crowds at South Coast Plaza Friday to see just how promotional retailers were on the day after Thanksgiving. I also stopped by industry stores – Roxy, Quiksilver,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
The Buckle posts strong results – again

The Buckle posts strong results – again

For those of you that sell to The Buckle, take heart. The retailer said Thursday morning that it turned in a strong third quarter.

News May 13, 2013
Looking back and ahead: Michael Tomson

Looking back and ahead: Michael Tomson

Today, Michael Tomson looks back on 2009 and ahead to 2010 and 2011 in our “Looking back and ahead” series. He’s confident the lessons learned from this recession will stick.…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Surf Ride supports Small Business Saturday

Surf Ride supports Small Business Saturday

Press Release:   Local Surf Shop Owner’s Perspective on Small business Saturday   In 1974, Bill “Burnin” Bernard, Surf Ride owner, founded a small surf shop in Oceanside. Over the…

News May 13, 2013
Nick Adcock on changing global landscape, Fox opportunity and more

Nick Adcock on changing global landscape, Fox opportunity and more

Those of you who know Nick Adcock, the former global president of DC Shoes, know that he has a lot of energy and focus. When I heard he moved to…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Scarlett Johannson teams up with Neff Headwear

Scarlett Johannson teams up with Neff Headwear

Press Release:   California December 1, 2011 – Hollywood leading lady and star of Iron Man 2 and soon to be Iron Man 3, Scarlett Johansson has joined forces with…

News May 13, 2013
Snow retailers share sales, brands and business trends

Snow retailers share sales, brands and business trends

Since SIA is just around the corner, we checked in with six influential snowboard shops, including two resort shops, to see how sales are shaping up, what products are working,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Behind the scenes at Billabong Pipeline Masters

Behind the scenes at Billabong Pipeline Masters

Photos from the first day of the Billabong Pipeline Masters, including of industry folks at the event, and visits to the Volcom and Hurley houses.

News May 13, 2013
Slater salary, executive bonuses and other Quik news

Slater salary, executive bonuses and other Quik news

Editor's note: I asked former KeyBanc Capital Markets stock analyst Brandon Ferro, who is familiar with the ways of Wall Street, to analyze the Quiksilver proxy for us.  Rather than…

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