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Toby Bost: There’s opportunity in downturn
I talked to Toby Bost, the CEO of La Jolla Group and O'Neill Clothing quite a bit at the show, and he likes his company's position as the economy softens.…
News May 13, 2013
Volcom: Brightening up for fall
I had so many interesting conversations at ASR, I'm still catching up. Here's a good one: An update on what Volcom is working on for fall from Jason Steris, chief…
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The scoop behind Hurley’s Walk the Walk
I've been curious about Hurley's Walk the Walk event for a while. It seems like such a direct way to get kids involved with the brand. The event is a…
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Why Pierre is adding a new executive job
Sole Technology announced internally this morning it is creating a new executive position for its Etnies brand. I asked Sole Tech owner and CEO Pierre André Senizergues this weekend about…
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Buckle continues its winning ways
The Buckle continues to outperform other retailers, and its mens business is particularly strong. The company, with 269 stores, also said its markdowns have decreased compared to a year ago.…
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Vestal ramps up soft goods line
Bobby Abdel of Jack's Surfboards told me yesterday that Vestal's soft goods line is doing well in Jack's stores. I followed up with Vestal, best known for its premium watches,…
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Details about Volcom’s retail strategy
Volcom CEO Richard Woolcott shed some light on Volcom's retail strategy in the wake of its announced purchase of Laguna Surf & Sport during a conference call with investors yesterday.…
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Burton layoffs
I received several emails that Burton had layoffs yesterday. I pressed hard to get accurate facts from officials at Burton headquarters in Vermont, but the company declined to comment. I…
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Honolua co-founder on surviving a recession
We all know times are tough out there, so I thought it would be a good idea to talk to some industry veterans who have lived through downturns before about…
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