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Sourcing Snow to debut at 2013 Snow Show

Press Release:   Washington, DC (June 18, 2012) - Last week, a task force comprised of snow sports industry representatives met in Denver, Colorado to discuss and approve plans for…

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver gross margins improve, loss widens

Quiksilver gross margins improve, loss widens

Important details from Quiksilver's earnings call this afternoon including 5-year growth plan for DC, details about each region, Quik store improvements and hopes for Roxy.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Billabong shares drop steeply after last week's news

Billabong shares drop steeply after last week's news

Billabong's stock price dropped 47% after the company announced last week it was reducing its earnings forecast and raising more capital. Plus, how the capital raising went.

News May 13, 2013
Glik's, BC, SurfTown, Ohana on spring sales

Glik's, BC, SurfTown, Ohana on spring sales

Retail Panel: Four retailers around the U.S. share how spring sales went, what's selling and what they need from manufacturers. We'll have more from others tomorrow.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
DVS to stay in action sports – two Dunlaps staying with brand

DVS to stay in action sports – two Dunlaps staying with brand

An interview with Kevin Dunlap about what is happening with DVS, including how the new licensee will help DVS rebuild and its commitment to action sports.

News May 13, 2013
Major players: PPR, Nike, VF

Major players: PPR, Nike, VF

The three are now firmly a part of the industry. We compare them on nearly 20 key metrics - from revenue to retail penetration - and examine the strengths of…

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
PPR executives give update on Volcom buy

PPR executives give update on Volcom buy

During an earnings presentation today, PPR executives provided details about how the Volcom acquisition is going so far and more.

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
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series