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La Jolla puts True Love & False Idols on hiatus

La Jolla puts True Love & False Idols on hiatus

La Jolla is putting its licensed brand True Love & False Idols on hold. As a result, VP of Sales and Marketing Jim Shubin is no longer with the company.

News May 13, 2013
Sport Chalet CEO on liquidity, vendors and the competition

Sport Chalet CEO on liquidity, vendors and the competition

I spoke with Sport Chalet CEO Craig Levra this week to follow up on the company's news that Bank of America had amended and expanded its credit agreement by $10…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Jarden execs on Q3 winter business results

Jarden execs on Q3 winter business results

Jarden executives commented a few times on the performance of the winter sports business and on outdoor apparel brand Marmot during an earnings conference call yesterday.

News May 13, 2013
Comparing the total pay packages for action sports executives and others

Comparing the total pay packages for action sports executives and others

In Part II of our executive compensation series, I look at the total pay package for 18 CEOs, including the potential value of stock and option awards and company-funded perks…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Snow Show attendees to receive free lift tickets

Press Release:   Free Lift Ticket Offer Returns for SIA Snow Show Attendees SIA and Colorado Ski Country USA partner for a third year in 2012   MCLEAN, Va. (Nov.…

News May 13, 2013
Talking with Bernard Mariette about his new CEO job and his time at Quiksilver

Talking with Bernard Mariette about his new CEO job and his time at Quiksilver

Former Quiksilver Inc. President Bernard Mariette has taken a new job as CEO of Coalision, a Montreal-based apparel company focused on active lifestyles. I had coffee with Bernard a few…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Wick Winder appoints new Western Canada sales rep

Wick Winder appoints new Western Canada sales rep

Press Release:   Vancouver, BC – Friday Nov 4th 2011 – Wick Winder Distribution is happy to announce that Casey Jones and his agency will take over COMUNE & Ashbury…

News May 13, 2013
Steve Murray urges brands to embrace authenticity and innovation

Steve Murray urges brands to embrace authenticity and innovation

Steve Murray, president of VF Corp.'s action sports coalition and formerly the president of Vans, gave the keynote address at the opening night of SIMA's Surf Summit XII Wednesday. Steve…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Urban Outfitters Q3 profit declines

Urban Outfitters Q3 profit declines

PHILADELPHIA, Nov 14, 2011 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Urban Outfitters, Inc. (Nasdaq:URBN), a leading lifestyle specialty retail company operating under the Anthropologie, Free People, BHLDN, Terrain and Urban Outfitters brands…

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