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Analyzing the implications of the Quiksilver/Rhone deal, including why Quik's stock price is down over 50 %
Editor's note: With Quiksilver's stock price down over 50 percent since its June announcement of a new financing package, we thought it would be a good idea to take a…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Blitz to distribute Technine
For Immediate Release  Today, Brandbase USA, owner of the Technine brand has signed up Blitz Distribution for a multi-year U.S. exclusive distribution for its core snowboard brand, starting with…
News May 13, 2013
Eight retailers around the country share back-to-school sales trends
Today in our back-to-school series, eight important retailers around the country share sales trends and strategies for the season including Tilly's, 17th Street in Virginia, KCDC in New York, Moondoggies…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Agenda: Long Beach show a success
Press Release:  LARGEST AGENDA SHOW IN LONG BEACH PROVES A SUCCESS  Los Angeles, Calif., (January 2012) – The Agenda Trade Show debuted in Long Beach on January 5th…
News May 13, 2013
State of skate shoes – Nike SB
We checked in with Darin O'Brien, Business Director for Nike SB, and Kevin Imamura, Global Communications Manager for Nike Action Sports. Sales Sales are steady. Obviously, everything is a lot…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Storm brings snow to Colorado Ski Country USA
Press Release:  DENVER, Colo. – January 17, 2012 – An impressive snow storm moved into Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) Monday leaving double digit snow totals at many resorts.…
News May 13, 2013
Mervin CEO on sales, copy cats and reorders
The recession may have beaten down snowboard sales last year, but not at Mervin Manufacturing. The company, owned by Quiksilver, recorded booming busines with the success of its "Banana contour"…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Erika Seward promoted to Executive Director
Press Release: Â Justine Chiara Transitions Role After Over 10 Years and Will Continue to Serve as Chairwoman of B4BC Board of Directors; B4BC Operation Relocates to New Home in…
News May 13, 2013
Black Friday promotions roundup at brand stores, customers and competitors
I braved the crowds at South Coast Plaza Friday to see just how promotional retailers were on the day after Thanksgiving. I also stopped by industry stores – Roxy, Quiksilver,…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
