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Vans a star for VF – details on Q4, 2012 and 2013 forecast

Vans a star for VF – details on Q4, 2012 and 2013 forecast

We listened to VF Corp's earnings call and have lots of details on how Vans and The North Face performed in Q4 and 2012, and forecasts and plans for 2013.…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Etnies launches Phineas & Ferb collection

Etnies launches Phineas & Ferb collection

Press Release:   ETNIES ANNOUNCES KIDS FOOTWEAR COLLECTION INSPIRED BY DISNEY CHANNEL’S “PHINEAS AND FERB”   Starting in Late 2012 and Continuing into 2013, etnies’ Disney-Inspired Children’s Shoe Collection for…

News May 13, 2013
New licensing partner helps rebuild DVS

New licensing partner helps rebuild DVS

DVS President Kevin Dunlap tells us about all the changes at DVS, and how Elan Polo is helping to build back the brand, including several key investments.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Flow Sports makes another acquisition

Press Release:   Flow Sports, Inc. Announces the Acquisition of Premiere SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) Brand “SIC”(Sandwich Islands Composites).  

News May 13, 2013
Vans Q1 results by region, apparel, LXVI update, more

Vans Q1 results by region, apparel, LXVI update, more

We listened to VF's earnings call this morning and have lots of details about Q1 results for Vans, The North Face, Timberland and even a bit about Reef.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Hurley sues Old Navy over boardshorts

Hurley sues Old Navy over boardshorts

Hurley International filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Old Navy late last week in federal court alleging the retailer is ripping off Hurley’s Phantom boardshorts.

News May 13, 2013

Spy narrows Q2 loss

Press Release:   SPY Inc. Reports Financial Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2012 Aug 13, 2012 (Marketwire via COMTEX) --SPY Inc. (OTCBB: XSPY) today announced financial results for…

News May 13, 2013
UPDATED: Photos from the floor of Project and Slate

UPDATED: Photos from the floor of Project and Slate

We spent the day checking out what's new at Project and Slate and ran into lots of industry folks and brands. We have lots of photos from the show floor.

News May 13, 2013
Billabong reports full year results

Billabong reports full year results

Billabong reported earnings Sunday evening for the year ended June 30 and gave a breakdown of results by region and provided information on how its retail portfolio did.

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