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SES interview with Deckers CEO on Sanuk buy

SES interview with Deckers CEO on Sanuk buy

I interviewed Angel Martinez today about the lure of Sanuk, growth plans for the brand, infrastructure issues going forward, and his take on managing brands and distribution.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Rip Curl re-signs Mick Fanning for five years

Rip Curl re-signs Mick Fanning for five years

Press Release:   March 1, 2012: Rip Curl International is ecstatic to announce the re-signing of 2x ASP World Champion Mick Fanning to another 5 years. Per company policy, terms…

News May 13, 2013
Latest Nike Action Sports revenues

Latest Nike Action Sports revenues

During an investor meeting this morning, a Nike executive detailed the Nike brand Action Sports revenue for Fiscal 2011.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

VF sells majority interest in John Varvatos

Press Release:   GREENSBORO, N.C. & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 8, 2012-- The owners of John Varvatos Enterprises, Inc. – VF Sportswear, Inc., a subsidiary of VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) and John…

News May 13, 2013
Michael Tomson: Where's the weirdness?

Michael Tomson: Where's the weirdness?

Michael Tomson: Why Costco isn't going away, why we need something fresh besides bozo boardshorts, and how small brands and retailers can survive. Plus, newer brands he likes.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
WeSC sales and profits fall

WeSC sales and profits fall

Details about WeSC's financial results for the six months and third quarter ended in January.

News May 13, 2013
Flanagan launches The People's Movement

Flanagan launches The People's Movement

An interview with popular industry figure Kevin Flanagan about his new company that is making footwear and other products, how he raised money, the brand's strategy and more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Twitch re-signs with etnies

Twitch re-signs with etnies

Press Release:   ETNIES AND TWITCH: GOING STRONG FOR MORE THAN A DECADE   Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg Re-Signs with etnies, Gears Up to Release His Film 420% All Natural  …

News May 13, 2013
What CEOs make: A special report

What CEOs make: A special report

Today we launch our series that analyzes CEO compensation for 24 companies, including Quiksilver, Billabong, Skullcandy, Volcom, Deckers, VF Corp., Nike, Abercrombie, more.

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