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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
Quiksilver gross margins improve, loss widens

Quiksilver gross margins improve, loss widens

Important details from Quiksilver's earnings call this afternoon including 5-year growth plan for DC, details about each region, Quik store improvements and hopes for Roxy.

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
Glik's, BC, SurfTown, Ohana on spring sales

Glik's, BC, SurfTown, Ohana on spring sales

Retail Panel: Four retailers around the U.S. share how spring sales went, what's selling and what they need from manufacturers. We'll have more from others tomorrow.

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
Major players: PPR, Nike, VF

Major players: PPR, Nike, VF

The three are now firmly a part of the industry. We compare them on nearly 20 key metrics - from revenue to retail penetration - and examine the strengths of…

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
PPR executives give update on Volcom buy

PPR executives give update on Volcom buy

During an earnings presentation today, PPR executives provided details about how the Volcom acquisition is going so far and more.

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