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Journeys CEO on Canada, Schuh, skate

Journeys CEO on Canada, Schuh, skate

The CEO of Journeys parent company disclosed at an investor conference how many stores it will open in Canada in 2012, Schuh expansion in the UK, and the skate shoe…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

NRI expanding to Vancouver

Press Release:   Vancouver Expansion - June 2012   NRI Distribution Inc., long-standing 3PL specialists in the action sports, outdoor and lifestyle industries, will be expanding to the Greater Vancouver…

News May 13, 2013
BBG execs on Nixon, retail closures, cuts, current trends

BBG execs on Nixon, retail closures, cuts, current trends

I listened to the Billabong call and gleaned details about store closure plans, staff reductions, Nixon sale, current retail and wholesale trends, big online retail plans.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Rapps launch new contemporary line

Rapps launch new contemporary line

We talk with Summer about the line, called Summer of Seventy Eight. Summer has held top design jobs at Quiksilver, Roxy, Volcom and Ever. Stever founded design firm add-black.

News May 13, 2013
Skullcandy's low cost brand, new offices, market position

Skullcandy's low cost brand, new offices, market position

We compiled some details about Skullcandy's business that we found interesting in its recently-filed annual report, including details about a low cost brand called 2XL.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Body Glove to host CaluSUP this Saturday

Press Release:   REDONDO BEACH, CA- May 1, 2012 — The Body Glove CaluSUP Race is a WPA “World Paddle Association” sanctioned, elite seven-mile Stand-Up Paddleboard race in the Gulf…

News May 13, 2013
Several positive trends for PacSun

Several positive trends for PacSun

We listened to PacSun's Q1 earnings conference call and have details including several positive business trends, and why Nike achieved a milestone at PacSun in Q1.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

NRF: Retail container traffic to show increases

Press Release:   Increases in Retail Container Traffic Expected Through Back-to-School Season   WASHINGTON, May 7, 2012 – Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports will be…

News May 13, 2013
Skullcandy execs on Europe, Best Buy, competition, more

Skullcandy execs on Europe, Best Buy, competition, more

Highlights from Skullcandy's talk at a conference including its relationship with struggling Best Buy, how it is managing its European business, its strategy in China, more.

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