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Skechers wants to buy Heelys

Skechers wants to buy Heelys

Skechers is making a bid for Heelys, according to the Wall Street Journal. Skechers raised its offer to $142.8 million after Heelys rebuffed a previous offer in May. The current…

News May 13, 2013
Fred Segal: What’s selling now

Fred Segal: What’s selling now

Everybody wants their clothes in Fred Segal, the Los Angeles and Santa Monica institution that carries the most fashionable, up-and-coming brands. I wanted to find out if any action sports…

News May 13, 2013
Dick Baker on Shaun White/Target deal

Dick Baker on Shaun White/Target deal

I called Dick Baker yesterday to get more insight into snowboarder Shaun White's alliance with Target. Target announced yesterday Shaun would create a clothing collection for Target for back to…

News May 13, 2013
LV at Burton: Inventories are clearing out

LV at Burton: Inventories are clearing out

While I was at the Analog booth, I ran into Laurent Vrignaud, who leads a team that sells Burton products in four states. He said since December, consumers are buying…

News May 13, 2013
Insight: Skate community has embraced us

Insight: Skate community has embraced us

I keep hearing that Insight continues to build momentum at the boutique level so stopped by to talk to Jesse Faen at ASR. Any brand that Karen Meena at Fred…

News May 13, 2013
New opportunities to score business help

New opportunities to score business help

Two items arrived in my inbox lately that I think are of interest to some of you out there, especially the emerging brands. Two groups are offering business advice to…

News May 13, 2013
More about Volcom's expanded distribution

More about Volcom's expanded distribution

There was some information I missed in Volcom's conference call yesterday because of technical difficulties. The transcript is out this morning, so below are some more interesting details. The company…

News May 13, 2013
Nordstrom February sales sag

Nordstrom February sales sag

Nordstrom is getting pinched by slower consumer spending, especially the company's full-priced stores. Total Same-store sales: down 5.8 percent Full-priced stores: down 8.3 percent Nordstrom Rack: up 5.8 percent Strong…

News May 13, 2013
What is selling now at Jack’s Surfboards

What is selling now at Jack’s Surfboards

I checked in yesterday with Bobby Abdel, a buyer and co-owner of Jack's Surfboards, to see what spring goods are selling well. I also asked him how Jack's footwear business…

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