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Billabong completes Nixon transaction

Press Release:   GOLD COAST, 17 April 2012: Billabong International Limited today announces that the transaction to establish a new joint venture for the Nixon brand has completed.   As…

News May 13, 2013
Converse, Hurley, Nike Action Sports results

Converse, Hurley, Nike Action Sports results

We listened to Nike's earnings conference call this afternoon and have a few details about how Hurley, Converse and Nike Action Sports performed in the second quarter

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Holden's first sportswear line grabs attention

Holden's first sportswear line grabs attention

Important retailers have embraced the sportswear line from snow outerwear brand Holden. Men's fashion icon Nick Wooster also featured the line in his curated show at Project.

News May 13, 2013
A visit to Hi-Tech in Maui

A visit to Hi-Tech in Maui

A visit to Hi-Tech in Maui, which has an impressive selection of hardgoods, and a talk with Kim Ball about business, his approach, and how Hi-Tech competes with nearby Costco.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Columbia reduces full-year forecast, cites Europe and warm winter woes

Press Release:   Columbia Sportswear Company Reports First Quarter 2012 Financial Results; Refines FY2012 Financial Outlook   First Quarter Highlights:   First quarter 2012 consolidated net sales totaled $333.1 million,…

News May 13, 2013
Oakley VP on snow, surf efforts, merger insights

Oakley VP on snow, surf efforts, merger insights

A talk with Ted Li about snow apparel efforts, surf apparel push, the impact of the rough snow season and insights on merging a Southern Cal company with a large…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Recap from Neff Sesame Street event in Los Angeles

Recap from Neff Sesame Street event in Los Angeles

Press Release:   Last weekend, Neff Headwear teamed up with The Seventh Letter and Known Gallery to bring Sesame Street to Los Angeles. The event was held at the Known…

News May 13, 2013
Howe on return to design DNA, business trends, surf shop growth

Howe on return to design DNA, business trends, surf shop growth

Jade Howe on his new team, a return to Howe's DNA, how the brand is growing at surf shops. Plus, Duke Edukas of Surfside shares how the brand has developed…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Surfrider Foundation helps save Ma'alaea

Press Release:   Maui, HI (May 7, 2012) – After a twenty-three year battle, the Surfrider Foundation has announced that the famed surf break at Ma’alaea has been saved.  …

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