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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
More details about Billabong's reduced forecast – retail stores the main factor
I wanted to find out more about why Billabong reduced its guidance for the 2008/09 year (its fiscal year ends June 2009), so I read through a transcript of the…
News May 13, 2013
Quik's revenues up, but reports losses for Q4 and 2008
Quiksilver this afternoon reported a 3 percent increase in revenue for its fiscal fourth quarter, and an 11 percent increase in net revenues for its 2008 fiscal year. The company…
News May 13, 2013
Retailers reveal top categories for business growth
Board-Trac and the Board Retailers Association just compiled results from a third quarter survey of retailers around the country. Angelo Ponzi of Board-Trac shared the results with me, and here…
News May 13, 2013Beach Bums CEO says no bankruptcy plans
Beach Bums CEO Cliff Haddadin asked for my help the other day to spread the word that the chain is not planning to file for bankruptcy. I asked Cliff some…
News May 13, 2013
