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SIA releases first-ever mid-season report

Press Release:   SIA Releases First-Ever Mid-Season Intelligence Report   Mid-Season Numbers, Emerging Trends Impacted by Snow Conditions  

News May 13, 2013
Nike executives on Hurley, Converse, Nike action sports revenues

Nike executives on Hurley, Converse, Nike action sports revenues

Nike executives discussed the performance of Hurley, Converse & Nike action sports for the quarter ended Feb. 28.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Sole Technology expands into Mainland China

Press Release:   SOLE TECHNOLOGY EMBARKS ON EXPANSION INTO MAINLAND CHINA AND MACAU   Brands Etnies, Emerica and Altamont Will Now Be Available Exclusively at I.T Limited Double-Park Retail Locations…

News May 13, 2013
Vans on fire in Q1

Vans on fire in Q1

All the important details from the VF earnings call, including Vans performance in various regions, and an update on VF acquisition targets in outdoor and action sports.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Noll Surfboards collaborates with Billabong

Noll Surfboards collaborates with Billabong

Press Release:   IRVINE, CALIFORNIA -- (March 6, 2012) -- Noll Surfboards, the surf brand founded on epic big-wave pioneering and transoceanic aloha, today announced an exclusive collaboration with Billabong…

News May 13, 2013
Capturing the Costa Rica market

Capturing the Costa Rica market

Shelby Stanger is working in Costa Rica for a few months. She examines the market, talks to distributors and visits stores to give us an on-the-ground report.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

NRF: February retail saels rise 8.6% year-over-year

Press Release:   WASHINGTON, March 13, 2012 – With a spring in their step, retailers marked 20 consecutive months of sustained year-over-year retail sales growth in February as unseasonably warm…

News May 13, 2013
Paul Naude on RVCA deal

Paul Naude on RVCA deal

An interview with Billabong North America President Paul Naude about the RVCA acquisition. He answers the question: is there a master acquisition strategy?

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
ThirtyTwo Director on next-season strategies

ThirtyTwo Director on next-season strategies

We talk to Brian Cook about ThirtyTwo’s growth figures for last season, what’s new with outerwear and boots, and how orders are coming in for the upcoming season.

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