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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, 2013
Brad Alband moves to Volcom from ThirtyTwo

Brad 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, 2013
Snow wrap, Day 1: Retailers and manufacturers on how the season went

Snow 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, 2013
Analyst rates Quiksilver stock a buy

Analyst rates Quiksilver stock a buy

Roth Capital Partners launched coverage of Quiksilver today and is bullish on the stock.

News May 13, 2013

The 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, 2013

Surf 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, 2013
Bob Hurley and Roger Wyett on the remaking of Hurley

Bob 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, 2013
Kaenon announces 2011 Anniversary Collection

Kaenon 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, 2013
Moss Adams partner Frank Kaufman on the CIT situation

Moss 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
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series