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Mike West on Matix acquisition

Mike West on Matix acquisition

The CEO of Westlife Distribution shares why the company bought Matix and its vision for the apparel brand going forward.

News May 13, 2013
Jake Burton on major brand portfolio changes

Jake Burton on major brand portfolio changes

We ask Jake what it means for Burton's strategy, why Analog streetwear will go, why Burton is shutting rather than selling The Program, why it is keeping CI surfboards, more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Kaenon launches Hutch

Press Release:   KAENON RELEASES NEW SUNGLASS STYLE: HUTCH   The newest, polarized sunglass from Kaenon is available now.   Newport Beach, CA – July, 2012 —Kaenon, the Newport Beach-based…

News May 13, 2013
What worked at PacSun in Q3, outlook for Q4

What worked at PacSun in Q3, outlook for Q4

We listened to the Q3 earnings conference call for PacSun and have details about how emerging brands, heritage brands, and footwear performed. Plus, overall business trends.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
John Vance on new CEO role at Freewaters

John Vance on new CEO role at Freewaters

We followed up with John Vance and Freewaters partner Eli Marmar to find out more about John's new role with the young footwear company. John was formerly the COO of…

News May 13, 2013
PacSun CEO on 2012, goals for 2013

PacSun CEO on 2012, goals for 2013

Gary Schoenfeld detailed PacSun's accomplishments in 2012 and its goals for 2013 at the ICR XChange conference today. Plus, the shifting brand mix, a new women's line, more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Billabong to open books to TPG

Billabong to open books to TPG

Billabong grants TPG International the right to conduct non-exclusive due diligence, which could take weeks. TPG wants to buy all of Billabong for $1.45 per share.

News May 13, 2013
Rome's interesting online strategy to benefit retailers

Rome's interesting online strategy to benefit retailers

Rome is launching an interesting, multi-faceted online initiative that it believes will help support core snowboard retailers while still allowing Rome to sell direct.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Sanuk partners with Operation Smile

Sanuk partners with Operation Smile

Press Release:   SANUK PASSING ON THE SMILES WITH OPERATION SMILE PARTNERSHIP   Company Pledges to Heal Cleft Lips and Cleft Palates with Donation   July 31, 2012, Irvine, CA…

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