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Extra inventory hurts Quik's bottom line; revenue grows

Extra inventory hurts Quik's bottom line; revenue grows

We listened to Quiksilver's earnings call this afternoon and have details including quarterly revenue for each brand, why gross margins declined, Europe results, more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Spy sales up, loss widens in Q1

Press Release:   SPY Inc. Reports Financial Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2012   CARLSBAD, CA, May 10, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --SPY Inc. (OTCBB: XSPY) today announced…

News May 13, 2013
Brixton breaks out big time

Brixton breaks out big time

A talk with Brixton partners about the scrappy start, why it started with hats, its big appreciation for retailers, details on strategy. Plus, lots of photos of big new HQ.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
DVS files for Chapter 11 reorganization

DVS files for Chapter 11 reorganization

An interview with the DVS owners about their Chapter 11 filing this afternoon, including what pushed the company over the brink and their hopes for the future.

News May 13, 2013
Quik grows in all regions, brands, distribution channels in Q3

Quik grows in all regions, brands, distribution channels in Q3

Details from Quiksilver's earnings conference call today including about challenging Europe, performance by brand, how DC is doing in JC Penney, Roxy rebound, layoffs, more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Photos from FMF party

Photos from FMF party

Press Release:   The official FMF Full Throttle Launch Party, inaugurating the influential moto brand to the La Jolla Group, took place last week at the LJG headquarters in Irvine,…

News May 13, 2013
Jake Burton on major brand portfolio changes

Jake Burton on major brand portfolio changes

We ask Jake what it means for Burton's strategy, why Analog streetwear will go, why Burton is shutting rather than selling The Program, why it is keeping CI surfboards, more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Photos from Vans Custom Culture showcase

Photos from Vans Custom Culture showcase

Press Release:   RIO RANCHO HIGH SCHOOL CLAIMS TOP $50,000 PRIZE AT THE THIRD ANNUAL VANS CUSTOM CULTURE ART SHOWCASE AT THE LONG BEACH MUSEUM OF ART   Judges including Skate…

News May 13, 2013
What worked at PacSun in Q3, outlook for Q4

What worked at PacSun in Q3, outlook for Q4

We listened to the Q3 earnings conference call for PacSun and have details about how emerging brands, heritage brands, and footwear performed. Plus, overall business trends.

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