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Nixon receives red dot award

Nixon receives red dot award

Press Release:   The TPS Awarded "2012 red dot" For Excellence in Product Design Nixon mobile speaker globally recognized and awarded by design community.   ENCINITAS, CA - With its…

News May 13, 2013
Oakley VP on snow, surf efforts, merger insights

Oakley VP on snow, surf efforts, merger insights

A talk with Ted Li about snow apparel efforts, surf apparel push, the impact of the rough snow season and insights on merging a Southern Cal company with a large…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Monster Energy Gives Back raises $17k

Press Release:   MONSTER ENERGY GIVES BACK HOSTS A CELEBRITY K1 KART RACE FUNDRAISING EVENT TO BENEFIT MUSIC SAVE LIVES Music by Good Guys In Black Event Raises $17k  

News May 13, 2013
Howe on return to design DNA, business trends, surf shop growth

Howe on return to design DNA, business trends, surf shop growth

Jade Howe on his new team, a return to Howe's DNA, how the brand is growing at surf shops. Plus, Duke Edukas of Surfside shares how the brand has developed…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Billabong completes Nixon transaction

Press Release:   GOLD COAST, 17 April 2012: Billabong International Limited today announces that the transaction to establish a new joint venture for the Nixon brand has completed.   As…

News May 13, 2013
Extra inventory hurts Quik's bottom line; revenue grows

Extra inventory hurts Quik's bottom line; revenue grows

We listened to Quiksilver's earnings call this afternoon and have details including quarterly revenue for each brand, why gross margins declined, Europe results, more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Holden's first sportswear line grabs attention

Holden's first sportswear line grabs attention

Important retailers have embraced the sportswear line from snow outerwear brand Holden. Men's fashion icon Nick Wooster also featured the line in his curated show at Project.

News May 13, 2013
Brixton breaks out big time

Brixton breaks out big time

A talk with Brixton partners about the scrappy start, why it started with hats, its big appreciation for retailers, details on strategy. Plus, lots of photos of big new HQ.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

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, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series