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West 49 CEO to brands: stop dumping inventory in Canada

West 49 CEO to brands: stop dumping inventory in Canada

This week, we take a closer look at the Canadian action sports market, an important territory for action sports brands. Today, we talk to the CEO of the largest action…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Luxottica reports Q3 financial results

Press Release:   MILAN, Oct. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Luxottica Group S.p.A. (MTA: LUX; NYSE: LUX), a leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of…

News May 13, 2013
State of skate shoes – Converse

State of skate shoes – Converse

Converse Sales Manager Casey Rydzeski talks about Converse's strategy for its "Cons" core skate line, where the brand is growing and how the company is tweaking the shoes for skateboarders.…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Etnies' Mike Manzoori wins award at film festival

Etnies' Mike Manzoori wins award at film festival

Press Release:   Lake Forest, CA. (October 26, 2011) – etnies is proud to announce its very own Mike Manzoori, film maker and former pro skateboarder, took home Best Original…

News May 13, 2013

Get ready Europe: Hollister accelerating expansion

Plus, executives try to reconcile lower prices and discounts with aspirational brand stance; the company’s prediction for the promotional environment during holiday; and another Hollister flagship for NYC. Abercrombie &…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

K-Swiss reports Q3 financial results

Editor's note: Revenues, earnings and guidance came in less than consensus estimates   Press Release:   WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- K•Swiss Inc. (NASDAQ:KSWS - News) today announced results for the…

News May 13, 2013
West 49's new outlet strategy and more

West 49's new outlet strategy and more

Here is the most interesting news from West 49’s conference call this morning. Company executives discussed West 49’s outlet strategy, the tough juniors market, looking for “opportunity buys” from vendors,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

We All Ride launches Kawasaki apparel collection

Press Release:   W.A.R. We All Ride, LLC SIGNS LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH KAWASAKI MOTOR CORP   Yorba Linda, CA and Irvine, CA – September 29, 2011- W.A.R. We All Ride…

News May 13, 2013
Looking back and ahead: Scott VanDerripe

Looking back and ahead: Scott VanDerripe

Today we hear from One Distribution partner Scott VanDerripe about his predictions for 2010 and the important lessons of 2009. One Distribution owns the popular skate apparel brand KR3W the…

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