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D from Coastal Edge reacts to BRA summit
I asked Deepak "D" Nachnani to tell me the top things he learned at the BRA Summit in Puerto Rico. He and his wife, Stephanie, own Coastal Edge, an eight-store…
News May 13, 2013I am headed to Cabo San Lucas Wednesday
The postings will be light today and tomorrow as I finish up some projects before heading to Cabo for the SIMA Surf Summit tomorrow. Here's a refresher of what brands…
News May 13, 2013Hottest brands for spring from Baird report
Stock analyst Mitch Kummetz released his Boardsport Report for the first quarter which shows the spring selling season was better than holiday but not as strong as spring last year.…
News May 13, 2013Hurley revenue rises double digits for year
Nike released results this afternoon for its fiscal fourth quarter and year ended May 31. Hurley revenue grew 14 percent to $171 million in fiscal 2008, Nike executives said during…
News May 13, 2013DC Shoes drives Quik growth in Americas
DC Shoes revenue growth in the U.S. and strong international sales boosted Quiksilver results for its core apparel and footwear brands in the second quarter. Consolidated net revenue from continuing…
News May 13, 2013Stark on coming closure of Rays Apparel
I'm sure many of you have heard the rumors about Rays Apparel, the U.S. licensee for Split. Jim Stark, who runs Rays Apparel, responded to an email I sent him…
News May 13, 2013Volcom revenue up 23 percent in Q3, but lowers outlook for Q4 and full year
Here is Volcom's third quarter results. I'll follow up with more details from the conference call. Volcom Reports Financial Results for 2008 Third Quarter Thursday October 30, 4:05 pm ET…
News May 13, 2013Macy's cutting buying plans for spring and fall
Macy's executives said in an earnings conference call Wednesday that a steeper than planned slowdown in sales in the third quarter, especially in October, has the company reducing buying plans…
News May 13, 2013Core store sales improve slightly in October
Cary Allington of ActionWatch sent me a core store same-store sales report yesterday for October. The ActionWatch retail panel includes 200 stores. The same-store sales panel includes 100 of those stores…
News May 13, 2013