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Vans continues hot streak; VF still on acquisition hunt

Vans continues hot streak; VF still on acquisition hunt

VF Corp. executives spoke extensively about Vans on an earnings conference call this morning, including results for Europe, China and U.S. They also talked about acquisitions.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Surf Expo: The List

Surf Expo: The List

The Top 11 most interesting things I saw at Surf Expo, ranging from products to booths.

News May 13, 2013
More on PacSun's plan for Modern Amusement, Q2 performance

More on PacSun's plan for Modern Amusement, Q2 performance

Complete report on PacSun's Q2 earnings conference call including more details about Modern Amusement plan, key metrics with comparisons, shop-in-shop details, much more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Bern and 686 to unveil 20 year collaboration

Bern and 686 to unveil 20 year collaboration

Press Release:   686 and Bern Unlimited Release Limited Collaboration on Helmets for the 2012-2013 Season   (Duxbury, MA) January 23, 2012 - Bern is proud to announce a one-time…

News May 13, 2013
Nike execs discuss Q1 results for Hurley, Nike action sports, Converse

Nike execs discuss Q1 results for Hurley, Nike action sports, Converse

On a conference call today, Nike executives provided more details that go beyond the press release about the Q1 performance of Hurley, Converse and Nike action sports.

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
Snow preview: Wave Rave, Milo, K-5, more

Snow preview: Wave Rave, Milo, K-5, more

We check in with snow retailers to see what's selling early, how they bought, and how they are stocked in camber vs. reverse camber. We also check on the helmet…

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
2011: Brien Rowe, The Sage Group

2011: Brien Rowe, The Sage Group

The managing director of The Sage Group gives us his perspective of the M&A market for 2011.

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