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Glen Senk resigns as Urban Outfitters CEO, replaced by co-founder Richard Hayne

Glen Senk resigns as Urban Outfitters CEO, replaced by co-founder Richard Hayne

Editor's note: Jewelry company David Yurman announced Thursday tht Senk would join the company as CEO. Editor's note: Urban's stock fell 18% in morning trading Wednesday on the news of…

News May 13, 2013
Big news at Active Ride Shop

Big news at Active Ride Shop

It's been six months since Active Ride Shop filed for bankruptcy protection, so I thought I would check in with Active management to see what is happening with the 21-store…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Surf Expo: The List

Surf Expo: The List

The Top 11 most interesting things I saw at Surf Expo, ranging from products to booths.

News May 13, 2013
State of skate shoes – Ipath

State of skate shoes – Ipath

Today in our skate shoe series, Ipath Global Sales Director Pepe Landa discusses sales, international growth, widening Ipath's price points and his methods for encouraging prebooks. Sales Sales have been…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Bern and 686 to unveil 20 year collaboration

Bern and 686 to unveil 20 year collaboration

Press Release:   686 and Bern Unlimited Release Limited Collaboration on Helmets for the 2012-2013 Season   (Duxbury, MA) January 23, 2012 - Bern is proud to announce a one-time…

News May 13, 2013

Nordstrom execs on spring buying plans, Calif. and more

Here are some more details about Nordstrom’s business in the third quarter from its earnings conference call. Executives shared some interesting thoughts about the changing consumer, business on the West…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Matt Wilkinson joins etnies surf team

Matt Wilkinson joins etnies surf team

Press Release:   LAKE FOREST, CA (January 26, 2012) – etnies is excited to welcome Matt “Wilko” Wilkinson to its surf team! Wilko charged his way into the top 30…

News May 13, 2013
Photos and recap of the Executive Roundtable with PacSun CEO Gary Schoenfeld

Photos and recap of the Executive Roundtable with PacSun CEO Gary Schoenfeld

New Pacific Sunwear CEO Gary Schoenfeld talked candidly for more than an hour Tuesday about his belief and passion for action sports brands, his commitment to working more closely with…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Retailers praise new Lost look

Retailers praise new Lost look

We heard that retailers are excited about the new direction for Lost, so followed up with the brand at Agenda and asked some stores their opinion. Plus, lots of product…

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