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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: Toby Bost

Looking back and ahead: Toby Bost

We pick up our “Looking back and ahead” series today with Toby Bost, the CEO of the La Jolla Group, home to O’Neill, Lost, Metal Mulisha and Rusty Clothing. He…

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
Looking back and ahead: John Vance

Looking back and ahead: John Vance

Sanuk president John Vance shares some interesting thoughts on the changing mindset at retail and the increasing specialization of brands in our "Looking back and ahead" series. What’s the biggest…

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

Zumiez plans for slow growth

Zumiez executives see a permanent shift in how consumers shop and buy, and so the company has shifted how it will grow. Its five-year forecast now calls for a top…

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
Paul Naude on Billabong results, plus more details from conference call

Paul Naude on Billabong results, plus more details from conference call

I spoke at length to Billabong Americas President Paul Naude this morning about Billabong’s half-year results and read a transcript of the earnings conference call for additional details. Topics covered…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Rusty "Talks Story" this Saturday at HS&S

Press Release:   Iconic Shaper/Designer Rusty Preisendorfer to “Talk Story” at Huntington Surf and Sport on Saturday   Rusty Preisendorfer has been mowing foam now in his sixth decade.  

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