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Quiksilver outlook raised by Wall Street Firm
A Wall Street firmed doubled its share price target for Quiksilver this morning, to $6 from $3. Lazard's improved outlook for Quiksilver sent the company's shares up 6 percent to…
News May 13, 2013Markdowns hurt Bikini Village margins
Bikini Village, a 61-store chain in Canada that carries industry swimwear brands, said its margins were hurt by markdowns in the quarter ended May 2, as consumers grew reluctant to…
News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver makes skate denim push
Quiksilver has been stirring up a buzz about its new line of denim inspired by skateboarders. This month the company rolled out the line, which includes denim, T-shirts, accessories and…
News May 13, 2013
Talking with Manhattan Beachwear president about business and new licensing deal
The folks at Manhattan Beachwear sent me some news last week about a new licensing agreement they signed with Vix Swimwear, and I took the opportunity to ask Manhattan Beachwear…
News May 13, 2013
Action sports bright spot of Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
I'm reporting from the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City, where on Wednesday, day two of the show, traffic definitely picked up from Tuesday's fairly slow day. Depending…
News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver's financing deal closes
Press release: Quiksilver, Inc. Successfully Closes Financing Transactions Company Secures 4-Year Committed Financing from European Bank Group International Private Equity Firm Rhône Funds $150 million 5-Year Term Loan Bank of…
News May 13, 2013Economy hits American Apparel as Q2 sales slow and profits fall; company lowers guidance for year
Press Release: American Apparel Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results - Second quarter net sales of $136.1 million, an increase of 2.3% from the second quarter of 2008 - Second…
News May 13, 2013
Dick's eyeing more expansion in Southern California, Northwest
During an earnings conference call last week, Dick's Sporting Goods CEO Edward Stack commented on Dick's plans for Southern California. He also discussed how Chick's Sporting Goods stores that Dick's…
News May 13, 2013
Arrest made in Dane Williams' death
Police have made an arrest in the murder of Hurley intern Dane Williams, according to media reports. Williams disappeared in January 2008 during ASR. His body was found in an…
News May 13, 2013
