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McKnight on Quik mountain plans, acquisitions, more

McKnight on Quik mountain plans, acquisitions, more

An interview with CEO Bob McKnight about what it has planned for the newly formed Mountain Division, expansion plans for DC Girls, and if acquisitions are in Quik's future.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Australian Surf Industry Awards set for March

Press Release:   2012 Australian Surf Industry Awards presented by Surf Retailers Federation Inc   THURSDAY 23rd FEBRUARY 2012: Australia’s Surf Retailers Federation today announced the launch of the inaugural…

News May 13, 2013
Ocean Minded takes new approach to closed toe

Ocean Minded takes new approach to closed toe

Ocean Minded executives share how the brand plans to stand out in the suddenly crowded closed toe category, key accounts that are carrying the product, and future plans.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Rip Curl re-signs Mick Fanning for five years

Rip Curl re-signs Mick Fanning for five years

Press Release:   March 1, 2012: Rip Curl International is ecstatic to announce the re-signing of 2x ASP World Champion Mick Fanning to another 5 years. Per company policy, terms…

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez Q3 profit highest ever

Zumiez Q3 profit highest ever

Details from Zumiez conference call including its top initiatives, how many stores it will open in Canada next year, remaking junior's, new snow strategies and more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

VF sells majority interest in John Varvatos

Press Release:   GREENSBORO, N.C. & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 8, 2012-- The owners of John Varvatos Enterprises, Inc. – VF Sportswear, Inc., a subsidiary of VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) and John…

News May 13, 2013

Retail and brand analysts assess 2011

A panel of seven retail and brand analysts see opportunities for lifestyle brands and retailers -- and challenges in rising material, labor and transportation costs.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
WeSC sales and profits fall

WeSC sales and profits fall

Details about WeSC's financial results for the six months and third quarter ended in January.

News May 13, 2013
Vans continues global expansion

Vans continues global expansion

On an earnings conference call this morning, VF execs outlined Vans results for 2010 and growth plans for 2011, including big plans for China. Plus, Reef's growth forecast.

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