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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
The Surfers’ Hall of Fame induction at HSS

The Surfers’ Hall of Fame induction at HSS

Tiffany was out of commission again Friday, so I was back at the corner of PCH and Main in Huntington Beach, this time for the festivities at the 11th Surfers'…

News May 13, 2013
Matt Hensley on Innes and other ventures

Matt Hensley on Innes and other ventures

I drove down to Carlsbad Wednesday to meet Matt Hensley of Innes Clothing before he flew off to Japan this morning with his band, Flogging Molly. Matt, a former professional…

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