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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
Billabong to open books to TPG

Billabong to open books to TPG

Billabong grants TPG International the right to conduct non-exclusive due diligence, which could take weeks. TPG wants to buy all of Billabong for $1.45 per share.

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
Sanuk partners with Operation Smile

Sanuk partners with Operation Smile

Press Release:   SANUK PASSING ON THE SMILES WITH OPERATION SMILE PARTNERSHIP   Company Pledges to Heal Cleft Lips and Cleft Palates with Donation   July 31, 2012, Irvine, CA…

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
Fox Head releases No Filter movie

Fox Head releases No Filter movie

Press Release:   FOX HEAD INC’S #NOFILTER THE MOVIE LAUNCH PARTY US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, CA  

News May 13, 2013

Retail container imports to increase in August

Press Release:   Retail Container Imports Expected to Increase 6.3 Percent in August, 2012 to Come in 4.8 Percent Above 2011  

News May 13, 2013

Urban beats Q2 forecast, shares surge

Editor's note: Urban Outfitters stock price rose more than 16% in after hours trading after it released Q2 results.   Press Release:   Urban Outfitters, Inc. : Reports Record Q2…

News May 13, 2013
Skullcandy adds more supermodels to team

Skullcandy adds more supermodels to team

Press Release:   PARK CITY, Utah, Aug. 28, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skullcandy, Inc. (Nasdaq:SKUL), a high-growth performance lifestyle audio brand, today revealed the Supermodel Crew in its entirety.  …

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