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CIT receives proposal from Carl Icahn

Press release: CIT Acknowledges Letter from Carl Icahn NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT), a leading provider of financing to small businesses and middle market companies, today acknowledged receipt…

News May 13, 2013
Honolua sees opportunity with SUP market and more

Honolua sees opportunity with SUP market and more

Today we talk with Honolua Brand Director Pat Fraley about the rewards and challenges of selling and marketing a surf brand for an older demographic than the typical teenage customer…

News May 13, 2013
Skater Jamie Thomas will ride for Insight in synergistic move

Skater Jamie Thomas will ride for Insight in synergistic move

Updated 9:45 a.m. with comments from Jamie Thomas on how this arrangement will impact Fallen apparel. Displaying one of the synergies derived from its alliance with Black Box Distribution, Insight…

News May 13, 2013

Zumiez sees meaningful improvement in Q3

Zumiez offered some upbeat news in its third quarter earnings press release this afternoon. The company said sales in the Western half of the U.S. have improved, most notably in…

News May 13, 2013
Jamie Thomas on Crossroads and ASR partnership

Jamie Thomas on Crossroads and ASR partnership

Updated 5:52 p.m. with comments from ASR's Andy Tompkins. Professional skater and Black Box Distribution founder Jamie Thomas answered some questions today about his Crossroads trade show partnering with ASR.

News May 13, 2013
Adio finds new home with NY licensing co.

Adio finds new home with NY licensing co.

An experienced footwear team with links to both action sports and the retail giant Foot Locker has secured the license for the skate shoe brand Adio. The AL&S Footwear Group…

News May 13, 2013
Surf Expo wrap: mood, attendance, new features

Surf Expo wrap: mood, attendance, new features

The mood at Surf Expo last week was more positive and stable than the atmosphere at the show last January. That show had come on the heels of economic collapse…

News May 13, 2013
Volcom board reinstates executive salaries

Volcom board reinstates executive salaries

The Volcom Board of Directors has reinstated the salaries of Volcom’s executive team that had been previoulsy reduced in February 2009 because of the recession. The reinstated base salaries do…

News May 13, 2013

Abercrombie bets big on Hollister in Europe

Hollister may be one of Abercrombie & Fitch’s worst performing chains domestically, but the company is making an aggressive push in Europe. The company said this morning it would open…

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