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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
Vans powers in Q3, North Face feels bite
We listened to the VF Corp. earnings call this morning and have lots of details about Vans and North Face results around the world, including increased investment plans.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Kaenon 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
Tilly's business slows in Q3
We listened to Tilly's earnings conference call this afternoon and have details about the softness the company experienced in Q3 and what that means for the rest of the year.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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
Poler brings camp vibes to action sports
Poler's refreshing take on the outdoors has started strong, with Poler landing in key accounts in its first year of business and winning a new brand award at ISPO.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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
Billabong performance by brand, region, strategy update
Many details about the first half results including an update on potential buyers, brand performances, results by region, strategy update, and Nixon's surprising development.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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
