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Mervin GM on surf, snow, skate strategies

Mervin GM on surf, snow, skate strategies

Ryan Hollis updates us on how business is going in three key areas for Lib Tech – the new surfboards, snowboards orders, and a new skateboard strategy.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Zumiez reports June sales

Press Release:   Net Sales Increased 18.0% to $51.3 Million; June 2012 Comparable Store Sales Increased 8.2%  

News May 13, 2013
Skullcandy Q3 details; stock falls to new 52-week low

Skullcandy Q3 details; stock falls to new 52-week low

Many details about Skullcandy's Q3 results, including why the stock market didn't like the report, the company's increasing focus on gaming, where other growth is planned.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Sitka welcomes new European Distributors

Press Release:   Victoria, BC Canada – Sitka is happy to announce they have added three new European distributors to their overseas base. Sitka is now being represented in the…

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver 2012 results: The good and the bad

Quiksilver 2012 results: The good and the bad

We listened to the earnings call this afternoon and have all the details including how each brand performed, Europe trends, and why the stock fell in after hours trading.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
John Vance new CEO of Freewaters

John Vance new CEO of Freewaters

Press Release:   Irvine, Calif.—(Business Wire) July 16, 2012 – Freewaters Footwear today announced that well known industry executive John Vance has joined the company as President and Chief Executive…

News May 13, 2013
Jake Burton on the snowboard season, apparel plans, more

Jake Burton on the snowboard season, apparel plans, more

His take on the state of action sports, how the slow start to the season impacted business, what the company is seeing in Europe, its apparel strategy, and view of…

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
Major changes coming for CCS

Major changes coming for CCS

Foot Locker executives announced a major strategy change for CCS during its earnings conference call this morning. CCS is an important skate industry customer.

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