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K-Swiss reports Q3 financial results

Editor's note: Revenues, earnings and guidance came in less than consensus estimates   Press Release:   WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- K•Swiss Inc. (NASDAQ:KSWS - News) today announced results for the…

News May 13, 2013

Looking for fashion clues at Urban Outfitters

Urban Outfitters stores are doing better than most in this environment, so I decided to dig a little deeper to find clues about what is working for them that other…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

We All Ride launches Kawasaki apparel collection

Press Release:   W.A.R. We All Ride, LLC SIGNS LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH KAWASAKI MOTOR CORP   Yorba Linda, CA and Irvine, CA – September 29, 2011- W.A.R. We All Ride…

News May 13, 2013
The new consumer-protection law: an interview with the Consumer Product Safety Commission

The new consumer-protection law: an interview with the Consumer Product Safety Commission

Action sports apparel companies are scrambling to understand, prepare and comply with a new consumer-safety law that requires testing of clothes and other products for lead and phthalates, which are…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Rip Curl's San Francisco experience

Rip Curl's San Francisco experience

We asked Rip Curl Marketing Director Dylan Slater about some of the rewards and challenges of hosting The Rip Curl Pro Search at San Francisco's Ocean Beach this year.

News May 13, 2013
PacSun's new merchandising look and focus

PacSun's new merchandising look and focus

Pacific Sunwear CEO Sally Frame Kasaks told the audience at an investors' conference last week that the company has broadened its focus beyond its surf and skate roots. Now, PacSun…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Bob Hurley tells Executive Roundtable audience how he acquired the U.S. Billabong license

In this short video clip, Bob Hurley recalls the early days, and tells our Feb. 11, 2011 Executive Roundtable audience how he grew from boardshaper to apparel executive.

News May 13, 2013

The North Face's secrets to succeeding during a downturn

The North Face, along with Vans, has been a top-performing brand for VF Corp. during the recession, and I recently sat down with The North Face President Steve Rendle to…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Updated: Industry stores on Black Friday

Updated: Industry stores on Black Friday

We visited industry stores and others on Black Friday to check out the holiday shopping scene. Stores visited include PacSun, Quiksilver, Salvation, Beachworks, Oakley, more.

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