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Hollister's international plans

Hollister's international plans

A breakdown of Hollister stores by country, where the company is going next, and Hollister store opening plans for 2013. Plus, volume figures for stores opened in 2012.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

RVCA launches new website

Press Release:   July 11th, 2012 (Costa Mesa, CA.) – RVCA, the lifestyle brand known primarily for its Artist Network Program as well as its trademark concept emphasizing the “Balance…

News May 13, 2013
Industry backs Naude bid, new CEO vows to protect brands

Industry backs Naude bid, new CEO vows to protect brands

Woolcott, Hurley, McKnight and others on Naude's bid, an interview with new CEO Launa Inman, a timeline of major Billabong changes, and an analyst rates Paul's chances.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Hex releases Stealth phone case

Hex releases Stealth phone case

Press Release:   Oxnard, Calif. (July 18, 2012)—HEX, known for developing award-winning fashionable techcessories, is staying true to its “glamour to gadgets and substance to style” mantra, by introducing Stealth,…

News May 13, 2013
Vans a star for VF – details on Q4, 2012 and 2013 forecast

Vans a star for VF – details on Q4, 2012 and 2013 forecast

We listened to VF Corp's earnings call and have lots of details on how Vans and The North Face performed in Q4 and 2012, and forecasts and plans for 2013.…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Columbia Q2 sales rise, loss narrows

Press Release:   Columbia Sportswear Company Reports Second Quarter Results; Reaffirms Full Year 2012 Sales and Earnings Outlook   Second Quarter 2012 Highlights:   Consolidated net sales increased 8 percent…

News May 13, 2013
New licensing partner helps rebuild DVS

New licensing partner helps rebuild DVS

DVS President Kevin Dunlap tells us about all the changes at DVS, and how Elan Polo is helping to build back the brand, including several key investments.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

A52 Warehouse partners with Patagonia in Canada

Press Release:   A52 Warehouse Inc., a leading Canadian 3PL warehouse provider, is excited to announce a new partnership with Patagonia, Inc. to provide warehousing and order fulfillment solutions for…

News May 13, 2013
Vans Q1 results by region, apparel, LXVI update, more

Vans Q1 results by region, apparel, LXVI update, more

We listened to VF's earnings call this morning and have lots of details about Q1 results for Vans, The North Face, Timberland and even a bit about Reef.

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