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Looking back and ahead: Jonno Wells

Looking back and ahead: Jonno Wells

We resume our "Looking back and ahead" series this week with Jonno Wells, the CEO of Surfline. Jonno has a very interesting prediction for 2010 and an interesting take on…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Deckers wins lawsuits against counterfeiters

Press Release:   GOLETA, CA. May 1, 2012: Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NASDAQGS: DECK) announced today its victory in two cases against 3,007 Chinese-based counterfeit websites selling counterfeit UGG® Australia products.…

News May 13, 2013
Mickey Drexler's wisdom: better, not bigger

Mickey Drexler's wisdom: better, not bigger

Retail guru Mickey Drexler kicked off the 2010 ICR Xchange investor conference at the St. Regis in Dana Point, California, this morning with mantras for the new age of retailing:…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Global Surf Industries debuts iPad catalog

Press Release:   GLOBAL SURF INDUSTRIES DEBUTS IPAD CATALOGUE   May 4, 2012 – In order to reduce their carbon footprint by cut down on paper waste, transportation and to…

News May 13, 2013
Burton CEO on job cuts, orders, retail relations and rocker

Burton CEO on job cuts, orders, retail relations and rocker

I spoke with Burton CEO Laurent Potdevin on the eve of the Winter Olympics about a wide range of topics including Burton’s job cuts and salary reinstatements, his thoughts on…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

SIA sells out space for 2013 show

Press Release:   SIA Announces Sold-Out Booth Space for 2013 Snow Show Industry shakes off poor snow year and looks ahead to 2013  

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver, Roxy and DC results for Q1

Quiksilver, Roxy and DC results for Q1

Plus, positive spots emerge in Quiksilver's business, including improving gross profits; details about Quiksilver's marketing budget for 2010. Quiksilver executives discussed this afternoon during an earnings conference call how Roxy,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Photos from IVI party launch

Photos from IVI party launch

Press Release:   IVI LAUNCH PARTY MARKS ARRIVAL OF SUNGLASS BRAND   Rob Dyrdek, Pete Fox, and Jerome Mage Formally Introduce IVI  

News May 13, 2013
Real Retail: Hobie Surf Shops

Real Retail: Hobie Surf Shops

Partner Jake Schwaner tells us about moving the Hobie store in Dana Point, why their business model works, and what brands and categories are most successful at Hobie stores.

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