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Consumer confidence up around the globe

Consumer confidence up around the globe

Consumer confidence is on the rebound around the globe, the latest surveys show. Every nation we checked shows a continued swing to positive consumer sentiment, though all remain at levels…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Billabong V1 wetsuit wins innovation awards

Billabong V1 wetsuit wins innovation awards

Press Release:   IRVINE, CALIFORNIA -- (November 16, 2011) -- Only months after being unveiled to the public, the Billabong V1 inflatable big wave wetsuit has received a pair of…

News May 13, 2013

How CIT customers are protecting themselves

CIT was back in the news this week after delaying its quarterly filing as it works to restructure the company and avoid a bankruptcy filing. I have been talking to…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

NRF: Black Friday weekend sales rise

Press Release:   Black Friday Weekend Shines as Shoppers Line up for Deals, Spend Record $52 Billion -Number of Thanksgiving Day, Early Bird Shoppers Highest in Survey History-  

News May 13, 2013
ASR Report: How Roxy plans to compete with fast fashion

ASR Report: How Roxy plans to compete with fast fashion

I spoke at ASR with Deanna Jackson, SVP of Sales at Roxy, about what is new with the brand, how it is adjusting to compete with fast fashion, and the…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Burton launches new women's lifestyle site

Burton launches new women's lifestyle site

Press Release:   BURLINGTON, VT (December 2, 2011) Since the early days of Burton Snowboards, women have always helped shape the team, the products and the company. Today marks another…

News May 13, 2013
State of skate shoes – Fallen

State of skate shoes – Fallen

Today in our state of skate shoes series, Black Box Distribution CEO Frank Messman discusses the impact of the recession on the company, his thoughts on the vulcanized trend, the…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Arnette welcomes Nathan Fletcher to the team

Arnette welcomes Nathan Fletcher to the team

Press Release:   FOOTHILL RANCH, CA – December 8, 2011 – Arnette is proud and honored to announce that Nathan Fletcher is joining their family as the latest member of…

News May 13, 2013

Interesting details from Macy's Q3 conference call

Macy’s shared more details today about its business in the third quarter and its thoughts about the upcoming holiday season during a conference call with investors. Macy’s CFO Karen Hoguet…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series