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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, 2013Filtrate'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, 2013Recap from Neff Sesame Street event in Los Angeles
Press Release: Â 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, 2013Zumiez'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, 2013Surfrider 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, 2013Kering 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, 2013Spy sales up, loss widens in Q1
Press Release: Â SPY Inc. Reports Financial Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2012 Â CARLSBAD, CA, May 10, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --SPY Inc. (OTCBB: XSPY) today announced…
News May 13, 2013DVS 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, 2013Photos from FMF party
Press Release: Â 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