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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.…
News May 13, 2013Burton 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…
News May 13, 2013Honolua 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…
News May 13, 2013Interesting nuggets from BRA Summit
Here are the highlights from various presentations I attended at the Board Retailers Association Summit in Puerto Rico.Six things to focus on when business is slow Dave Seehafer of Global…
News May 13, 2013Hurley urges group to focus on consumers
In his keynote address on the first night of the SIMA Surf Summit in Cabo San Lucas, Bob Hurley celebrated how far the industry has come while challenging the approximately…
News May 13, 2013Pierre and Don on Maloof Cup and business
I stopped by the Maloof Money Cup at the Orange County Fair Saturday to watch a little of the contest and to talk with Sole Technology Owner/CEO Pierre André Senizergues…
News May 13, 2013The juniors report from five key retailers
In my quest to find out the climate in the juniors market, today I turn to five well-known retailers in different parts of the country. I asked each to share…
News May 13, 2013Richard Woolcott takes on Chairman title
Volcom announced yesterday that Richard Woolcott is now the chairman of the board in addition to CEO. Chief Operating Officer Jason Steris, left, will take on the additional title of…
News May 13, 2013KR3W says it is not impacted by Rays news
I checked in yesterday with Scott VanDerripe, a partner in One Distribution, maker of KR3W clothing and Supra shoes, as the rumors swirled about the closure of Rays Apparel. I…
News May 13, 2013