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Yard House owner’s tips for entrepreneurs

Yard House owner’s tips for entrepreneurs

I'm discovering that many of you have your own companies. If you are working for someone else, there's a good chance you might start your own thing someday. As I…

News May 13, 2013
VF Corp. Q3 highlights

VF Corp. Q3 highlights

What consumer slowdown? The parent company of Vans, Reef, The North Face, Wrangler, 7 For All Mankind and other brands reported a strong quarter Thursday. Here are some highlights: Revenues…

News May 13, 2013
Lost works to move to next level

Lost works to move to next level

I caught up with Tim Garrett, president of Lost Clothing in Irvine, the other day. He told me Lost's prebook orders for spring are up 53 percent driven by girls…

News May 13, 2013
Interesting notes from Macy’s Q3

Interesting notes from Macy’s Q3

I know a lot of you sell to Macy's, so I read a transcript of the company's conference call and picked out some interesting tidbits. Any quotes are from Karen…

News May 13, 2013
Quik hires Greg Perlot as SVP Marketing

Quik hires Greg Perlot as SVP Marketing

Greg co-founded the advertising agency 72andSunny. He also worked at Microsoft and Publicis. Greg will report to Steve Tully, president of Quiksilver brands in the Americas. Here's the release: QUIKSILVER…

News May 13, 2013
RVCA to boost European effort

RVCA to boost European effort

The folks at RVCA sent me some news this week about their move to develop and expand their European business. To accomplish this, RVCA has formed a strategic partnership with…

News May 13, 2013
VF picks Reef’s Whitaker for Asia effort

VF picks Reef’s Whitaker for Asia effort

Here's the release: Reef brand's Whitaker to Direct VF Action Sports Asia, Kincaid Takes Reigns of Sales in the Americas. Carlsbad, CA (December 12, 2007) - Reef is taking new…

News May 13, 2013
Hurley revenues grow double digits in Q2

Hurley revenues grow double digits in Q2

Nike executives hosted a conference call Wednesday to discuss second quarter earnings. A few interesting nuggets emerged about Nike-owned Hurley International.Revenues Nike breaks out Converse, Nike Golf, Cole Haan, Hurley,…

News May 13, 2013

Macy's sales fall in weak environment

Macy's reported a tough second quarter this morning with total sales falling 3 percent to $5.7 billion. Same-store sales fell 2.1 percent. Profits fell slightly to $73 million vs. $74…

News May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series