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The Buckle's secret to success with juniors

The Buckle's secret to success with juniors

Many junior’s brands in the industry continue to struggle, and many retailers, both vertical and ones that carry brands, have said sales to young women are down. Then there’s The…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Flash sale site Seshday acquired

Press Release:   LeftLane Sports Acquires Action Sports Flash Sales Retailer Seshday.com   Outdoor flash sales leader makes second acquisition in 7 months  

News May 13, 2013
Looking back and ahead and more: Bob McKnight

Looking back and ahead and more: Bob McKnight

I spoke with Quiksilver CEO Bob McKnight yesterday to get his take on the biggest impact the recession has had on the industry in 2009 and his prediction for the…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Registration now open for SIMA Boot Camp

Press Release:   REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR SIMA’S VISUAL MERCHANDISING & RETAIL MARKETING BOOT CAMP   – Deadline to Register is Friday, April 20 –   * Register Online!…

News May 13, 2013
Fox CEO on Nick Adcock, 2009 and plans for 2010

Fox CEO on Nick Adcock, 2009 and plans for 2010

When Fox Head Inc. decided to form a board of directors two years ago, CEO Pete Fox hated the idea. “I didn’t want any more meetings,” he said. But he…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Red Bull Manny Mania schedule announced

Red Bull Manny Mania schedule announced

Press Release:   THE WORLD’S WHEELS ARE IN MOTION FOR RED BULL MANNY MANIA 2012   April 11, 2012 – (Santa Monica, CA) – The wheels are already hitting the…

News May 13, 2013
Rossignol North America President on rebuilding and the bottom line

Rossignol North America President on rebuilding and the bottom line

PARK CITY, UTAH As the SIA trade show approaches, I thought it would be a good time to share some highlights from my interview with Francois Goulet, the North American…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Quik Americas President on marketing leadership changes

Quik Americas President on marketing leadership changes

Rob Colby provides some details about the new leadership team in Quiksilver's marketing department. He also answers the question: Is the old model of marketing dead?

News May 13, 2013
Core Careers: Reef President Jim Gerson

Core Careers: Reef President Jim Gerson

Today in our Core Career series, we find out how Reef President Jim Gerson's career path moved from sales to developing product, how he leads a company and what qualities…

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