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DC President on new footwear approach, new business strategy

DC President on new footwear approach, new business strategy

A talk with Anton Nistl about the changes at DC including a revamped strategy, a restructured footwear department, the snow plan and the impacts of the move to Quiksilver HQ.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Mitchell film to premiere at NB Film Festival

Mitchell film to premiere at NB Film Festival

Press Release:   DECADE OF DOMINANCE JAMIE MITCHELL TO PREMIERE DOCUMENTARY AT NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL   Before SUP blew up, the Aussie was already on a winning streak, dominating…

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez up close

Zumiez up close

Fourteen charts that measure key metrics over five years including sales per square foot, private label penetration, percent of sales by category, store openings, more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

K-5 to host Flatbar Fridays

Press Release:   K-5 Boardshop is stoked to host “Flatbar Fridays,” a grassroots community event featuring everything from music, food and beverages, to movie premiers, games and athlete signings. Bringing…

News May 13, 2013
How Quiksilver, Roxy, DC performed in Q2

How Quiksilver, Roxy, DC performed in Q2

Details from Quik's Q2 earnings call this afternoon: brand performance and future orders, retail results in Americas, plans for Brazil, India and big retail plans in Europe.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Nixon opens store in Kuta, Bali

Nixon opens store in Kuta, Bali

Press Release:   ENCINITAS, CA - Nixon is pleased to announce the debut of its newest retail location now open in Kuta, Bali.   Considered one of the world’s top…

News May 13, 2013
A look at Zumiez's junior's section

A look at Zumiez's junior's section

Zumiez has turned around its junior's business. We stop at a store to see the company's female offering.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Lakai exec on challenges and rewards of move back to Girl

Lakai exec on challenges and rewards of move back to Girl

A year after Lakai returned to Girl Distribution, we asked Kelly Bird about the benefits and challenges, what's next for Lakai, the state of the skate shoe industry, more.

News May 13, 2013
Foot Locker CEO: CCS improving

Foot Locker CEO: CCS improving

Foot Locker CEO Ken Hicks spoke briefly this morning about the performance of CCS, which has not delivered as expected since Foot Locker acquired the business in 2008.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series