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Interesting 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, 2013
Hurley 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, 2013
Pierre 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, 2013
The 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, 2013
Richard 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, 2013
KR3W 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
Quiksilver says Rossignol deal will close, hires Morgan Stanley to explore financing options
Quiksilver put out an interesting press release today. In summary it said: - The Rossignol deal will close in November, but at a reduced price. - After Rossignol closes, Quiksilver…
News May 13, 2013Rossignol sale closes
Some good news from Quiksilver today as the company announced it has completed the sale of Rossignol. The company sold Rossignol to Chartreuse & Mont Blanc for 40 million Euros.…
News May 13, 2013
PT reports from Kelly Slater's party
I couldn't make it to Kelly Slater's book release party Friday night, but special correspondent Peter "PT" Townend, with help from Leila Endersby, covered the event for me. Here's their…
News May 13, 2013
