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Quiksilver’s business worse than expected
It was just yesterday I wrote it seemed like the bad economic news keeps coming. Well here's some more today. Industry leader Quiksilver said this afternoon its first quarter loss…
News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver Women’s line debuts – See photos
Here's the scoop on Quiksilver's new women's line that debuts for fall. Quiksilver is showing the line at ASR this week. The goal is to appeal to an older customer…
News May 13, 2013
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…
News May 13, 2013
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…
News May 13, 2013
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…
News May 13, 2013
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.…
News May 13, 2013
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,…
News May 13, 2013
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, 2013
