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Hollister climbs off discounting high horse

When the recession started, Ambercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries was adamant that the company's chains would not risk hurting its brands by discounting. Here's what Jeffries said in November…

News May 13, 2013
Dick's better than expected in Q3, cautious about Q4

Dick's better than expected in Q3, cautious about Q4

Industry customer Dick’s Sports Goods third quarter results turned out better than expected thanks to colder weather but the company is still cautious about the fourth quarter. Dick’s bought Southern…

News May 13, 2013
Executive moves: Seemayer joins Affliction

Executive moves: Seemayer joins Affliction

Joe Seemayer starts his new job today as the vice president of sales for MMA brand Affliction. Previously, Joe was a vice president of sales at DC Shoes, responsible for…

News May 13, 2013
More on Fernando's meeting with Olympics chief

More on Fernando's meeting with Olympics chief

Fernando Aguerre, the President of the International Surfing Association (ISA) recently met with International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge in Switzerland. Fernando has been trying to get surfing into…

News May 13, 2013
Journeys comps down quarter to date

Journeys comps down quarter to date

The parent company of shoe retailer Journeys said today that so far in the fourth quarter, same store sales are down 2% for the Journeys chain. It is the worst…

News May 13, 2013
Shubin joins La Jolla's True Love and False Idols

Shubin joins La Jolla's True Love and False Idols

Press Release: LA JOLLA GROUP NAMES JIM SHUBIN VP OF SALES AND MARKETING FOR TRUE LOVE & FALSE IDOLS

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver names new board member

Quiksilver names new board member

Quiksilver has named Paul C. Speaker to its board of directors. Speaker has a marketing and entertainment background. Speaker, 46, is president of Time Inc. Studios, a film, television, and…

News May 13, 2013
Luxottica outlines Oakley growth plan

Luxottica outlines Oakley growth plan

Oakley parent company Luxottica is investing in the continued growth of its top performing Oakley brand. According to a Luxottica investor presentation, Oakley’s growth plan includes:  - Increasing global exposure,…

News May 13, 2013
Nine Star CEO on new store, expansion and more

Nine Star CEO on new store, expansion and more

Nine Star has moved and expanded its Los Angeles store and skate park and will celebrate with a huge launch party Saturday that includes bands and lots of food, and…

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