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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
McKnight on Quik mountain plans, acquisitions, more

McKnight on Quik mountain plans, acquisitions, more

An interview with CEO Bob McKnight about what it has planned for the newly formed Mountain Division, expansion plans for DC Girls, and if acquisitions are in Quik's future.

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
Ocean Minded takes new approach to closed toe

Ocean Minded takes new approach to closed toe

Ocean Minded executives share how the brand plans to stand out in the suddenly crowded closed toe category, key accounts that are carrying the product, and future plans.

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
Zumiez Q3 profit highest ever

Zumiez Q3 profit highest ever

Details from Zumiez conference call including its top initiatives, how many stores it will open in Canada next year, remaking junior's, new snow strategies and more.

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

Retail and brand analysts assess 2011

A panel of seven retail and brand analysts see opportunities for lifestyle brands and retailers -- and challenges in rising material, labor and transportation costs.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Flow Sports makes another acquisition

Press Release:   Flow Sports, Inc. Announces the Acquisition of Premiere SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) Brand “SIC”(Sandwich Islands Composites).  

News May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series