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Photos, wrap of SIMA Image Awards

Photos, wrap of SIMA Image Awards

The industry turned out for the SIMA Image Awards Thursday. Several brands showed their dominance in their categories again this year. A full report, plus lots of photos.

News May 13, 2013
Mickey Drexler's wisdom: better, not bigger

Mickey Drexler's wisdom: better, not bigger

Retail guru Mickey Drexler kicked off the 2010 ICR Xchange investor conference at the St. Regis in Dana Point, California, this morning with mantras for the new age of retailing:…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Nordstrom reports Q4 and 2011 financial results

Press Release:   SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN - News) today reported net earnings of $236 million, or $1.11 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended January 28,…

News May 13, 2013
Burton CEO on job cuts, orders, retail relations and rocker

Burton CEO on job cuts, orders, retail relations and rocker

I spoke with Burton CEO Laurent Potdevin on the eve of the Winter Olympics about a wide range of topics including Burton’s job cuts and salary reinstatements, his thoughts on…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Spy signs multi-year deal with Bob Soven

Spy signs multi-year deal with Bob Soven

Press Release:   REDHEADED RAIL RIDER SOVEN RALLIES WITH SPY   CARLSBAD, Calif.—SPY Inc. today announced a multi-year sponsorship deal with Bob Soven, 2011 Alliance Wakeboarder of the Year, self-proclaimed…

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver, Roxy and DC results for Q1

Quiksilver, Roxy and DC results for Q1

Plus, positive spots emerge in Quiksilver's business, including improving gross profits; details about Quiksilver's marketing budget for 2010. Quiksilver executives discussed this afternoon during an earnings conference call how Roxy,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Registration open for Surf Summit 15

Press Release:   - Deadline to Register is April 2, 2012-   ALISO VIEJO, CALIF. & WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. (March 1, 2011) – The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) and…

News May 13, 2013
Real Retail: Hobie Surf Shops

Real Retail: Hobie Surf Shops

Partner Jake Schwaner tells us about moving the Hobie store in Dana Point, why their business model works, and what brands and categories are most successful at Hobie stores.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Peralta, Cousteau headline Surf Summit

Peralta, Cousteau headline Surf Summit

Surf Summit 15 presented by SIMA and BRA features some strong speakers this year including filmmaker Stacy Peralta and environmentalist Jean-Michel Cousteau.

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