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REI reports 2011 financial results

Editor's Note: This is the letter REI publishes from its president detailing financial results for the year.   She reports that sales grew 8.4% to $1.8 billion and profits were…

News May 13, 2013
Dac Clark: Industry needs CIT

Dac Clark: Industry needs CIT

I also asked Dac Clark, president of C&C Companies, for his opinion of the CIT crisis. C&C, which is the licensee for Sanuk and Liquid Force Apparel and a partner…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
DC returns as Street League sponsor

DC returns as Street League sponsor

Press Release:   March 19, 2012 – Huntington Beach, CA – DC announced today they will continue their sponsorship of Street League’s DC Pro Tour Fueled By Monster Energy for…

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

Rip Curl releases range of virtual products

Press Release:   International surf, snow and lifestyle brand Rip Curl, has made yet another move in the gaming industry, partnering with Canadian-based digital agency Disruptive Publishers to release a…

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
IVI to feature Zeiss Sunlenses

IVI to feature Zeiss Sunlenses

Press Release:   Entire IVI Product Range To Feature ZEISS Sunlenses, Produced by CARL ZEISS VISION   Irvine, CA – (April 2, 2012) IVI today announces an historic agreement in…

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
Branded goods down, owned brands up in 2011 PacSun mix

Branded goods down, owned brands up in 2011 PacSun mix

The industry's largest customer filed its annual report on Wednesday, and we compiled some interesting data from the filing.

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