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U.S., Australian retail sales tick up a bit
The latest rounds of retail spending and consumer sentiment reports show slight upticks in the U.S. and Australia. Economists in both nations are wary of interpreting the results as indicating…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Brad Alband moves to Volcom from ThirtyTwo
Volcom hires Brad Alband from Sole Technology for a key snow position. Updated with the new title and position for Volcom's Dutch Schultz.
News May 13, 2013Snow wrap, Day 1: Retailers and manufacturers on how the season went
With the snow season starting to wrap up, we decided to ask retailers, manufacturers and trade associations how the season went. I talked to several people, including Sport Chalet CEO…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Analyst rates Quiksilver stock a buy
Roth Capital Partners launched coverage of Quiksilver today and is bullish on the stock.
News May 13, 2013The new consumer-protection law: How brands like Quiksilver are managing
Clothing makers and distributors haven't been waiting around when it comes to new laws requiring lead and phthalate testing of certain products for kids ages 12 and younger. They've been…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Surf Expo parent starts LAUNCH LA
Press Release: Prepare for LAUNCH LA, The Trade Event For The West Coast Lifestyle Santa Monica, CA (October 24, 2011)—LAUNCH LA will be held at the historic Barker…
News May 13, 2013Bob Hurley and Roger Wyett on the remaking of Hurley
Roger and Bob show us a prototype of a new store opening in Laguna Beach in July, talk about Hurley's sponsorship of the U.S. Open, and explain how Hurley is…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Kaenon announces 2011 Anniversary Collection
Press Release: Kaenon Polarized Introduces 2011 Anniversary Collection Celebrating 10 Years of Kaenon with New, Hand-Painted Sunglass Styles
News May 13, 2013Moss Adams partner Frank Kaufman on the CIT situation
I asked Frank Kaufman, a partner in certified public accounting firm Moss Adams, for his take on the CIT situation. Several of Moss Adams' apparel clients are CIT customers.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013