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Columbia reduces full-year forecast, cites Europe and warm winter woes

Press Release:   Columbia Sportswear Company Reports First Quarter 2012 Financial Results; Refines FY2012 Financial Outlook   First Quarter Highlights:   First quarter 2012 consolidated net sales totaled $333.1 million,…

News May 13, 2013
Filtrate's plan to stand out in crowded sunglass market

Filtrate's plan to stand out in crowded sunglass market

A talk with co-founder Wade Sutton and new marketing hire Johnny Monson about boosting U.S. sales efforts, the new RAW collection and expanding into other categories.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Recap from Neff Sesame Street event in Los Angeles

Recap from Neff Sesame Street event in Los Angeles

Press Release:   Last weekend, Neff Headwear teamed up with The Seventh Letter and Known Gallery to bring Sesame Street to Los Angeles. The event was held at the Known…

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez's expansion plans for Europe, Canada, 2012 results

Zumiez's expansion plans for Europe, Canada, 2012 results

We listened to Zumiez's Q4 earnings call and have details about international expansion plans, the soft footwear category, the CEO's take on the state of retail, 2013 view.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Surfrider Foundation helps save Ma'alaea

Press Release:   Maui, HI (May 7, 2012) – After a twenty-three year battle, the Surfrider Foundation has announced that the famed surf break at Ma’alaea has been saved.  …

News May 13, 2013
Kering comments on Volcom, Electric, Puma in Q1

Kering comments on Volcom, Electric, Puma in Q1

We listened to Kering's (formerly PPR) conference call this morning and have details about how Volcom, Electric and Puma performed. Also, a worrisome trend for Hawaii.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Spy sales up, loss widens in Q1

Press Release:   SPY Inc. Reports Financial Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2012   CARLSBAD, CA, May 10, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --SPY Inc. (OTCBB: XSPY) today announced…

News May 13, 2013
DVS files for Chapter 11 reorganization

DVS files for Chapter 11 reorganization

An interview with the DVS owners about their Chapter 11 filing this afternoon, including what pushed the company over the brink and their hopes for the future.

News May 13, 2013
Photos from FMF party

Photos from FMF party

Press Release:   The official FMF Full Throttle Launch Party, inaugurating the influential moto brand to the La Jolla Group, took place last week at the LJG headquarters in Irvine,…

News May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series