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Three retailers share holiday results

Three retailers share holiday results

BC Surf & Sport, Glik's and SurfTown tell us how their businesses fared during the holidays.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Matt Wilkinson joins etnies surf team

Matt Wilkinson joins etnies surf team

Press Release:   LAKE FOREST, CA (January 26, 2012) – etnies is excited to welcome Matt “Wilko” Wilkinson to its surf team! Wilko charged his way into the top 30…

News May 13, 2013
More on Oakley's 2010 results, future plans

More on Oakley's 2010 results, future plans

More details on Oakley's 2010 results including EBIT, online strategies, and global growth targets.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Retailers praise new Lost look

Retailers praise new Lost look

We heard that retailers are excited about the new direction for Lost, so followed up with the brand at Agenda and asked some stores their opinion. Plus, lots of product…

News May 13, 2013
Volcom in 2010 vs. previous years

Volcom in 2010 vs. previous years

Fifteen charts from Volcom's annual report that measure results over time, including revenues by category, sales to PacSun in dollars, gross margins and stock performance.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Orange 21 changes name to Spy Inc.

Press Release:   Orange 21 Announces Corporate Name Change to SPY Inc., Stock Symbol Change to "XSPY" So Calif. Eyewear Co. Punctuates Focus on Core Brand With Eponymous Return CARLSBAD,…

News May 13, 2013
From Nike 6.0 to Nike as it tightens action sports focus

From Nike 6.0 to Nike as it tightens action sports focus

I flew to Oregon and met with top Nike execs about major changes in Nike's branding, product and focus in action sports. Plus, future plans and why Nike succeeded this…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Watermans partners with Future Fins

Press Release:   Futures Fins Enters Distribution Partnership with Watermans Applied Science   2/16/12 - Orange County, CA: –Watermans Applied Science, the most effective and functional sunscreen on the market,…

News May 13, 2013
A taste of back to school at PacSun

A taste of back to school at PacSun

A visit to the PacSun store at The Block of Orange, a showcase store. I got a taste of back-to-school strategies, big changes in women's, shoe brands returning, more.

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