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Quik hires Greg Perlot as SVP Marketing

Quik hires Greg Perlot as SVP Marketing

Greg co-founded the advertising agency 72andSunny. He also worked at Microsoft and Publicis. Greg will report to Steve Tully, president of Quiksilver brands in the Americas. Here's the release: QUIKSILVER…

News May 13, 2013
RVCA to boost European effort

RVCA to boost European effort

The folks at RVCA sent me some news this week about their move to develop and expand their European business. To accomplish this, RVCA has formed a strategic partnership with…

News May 13, 2013
VF picks Reef’s Whitaker for Asia effort

VF picks Reef’s Whitaker for Asia effort

Here's the release: Reef brand's Whitaker to Direct VF Action Sports Asia, Kincaid Takes Reigns of Sales in the Americas. Carlsbad, CA (December 12, 2007) - Reef is taking new…

News May 13, 2013
Hurley revenues grow double digits in Q2

Hurley revenues grow double digits in Q2

Nike executives hosted a conference call Wednesday to discuss second quarter earnings. A few interesting nuggets emerged about Nike-owned Hurley International.Revenues Nike breaks out Converse, Nike Golf, Cole Haan, Hurley,…

News May 13, 2013

Macy's sales fall in weak environment

Macy's reported a tough second quarter this morning with total sales falling 3 percent to $5.7 billion. Same-store sales fell 2.1 percent. Profits fell slightly to $73 million vs. $74…

News May 13, 2013
Volcom’s Q4 business weaker than forecast

Volcom’s Q4 business weaker than forecast

In addition to its big acquisition news, Volcom also lowered its fourth quarter and full year guidance today. Fourth quarter revenues are now forecast to reach $67 million to $68…

News May 13, 2013
Fernando: The industry’s biggest challenges

Fernando: The industry’s biggest challenges

As ASR gets underway today I thought it would be good to step back and talk about the challenges facing the industry. I asked Fernando Aguerre this question when I…

News May 13, 2013
Mada: Riding a boost from Bede win

Mada: Riding a boost from Bede win

Mada is flying high after scoring a coup for a small brand. In September, owner Vince De La Pena signed surfer Bede Durbidge, who went on to win the Pipeline…

News May 13, 2013
Burton makes another acquisition

Burton makes another acquisition

Here's the release: BURTON ACQUIRES ALIEN WORKSHOP AND HABITAT   Company Increases Its Commitment to Boardsports by Acquiring Leading Skateboard Manufacturer, DNA Distribution   Dayton, Ohio (February 5, 2008)-DNA Distribution,…

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