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Volcom’s Q4 business weaker than forecast

Volcom’s Q4 business weaker than forecast

In addition to its big acquisition news, Volcom also lowered its fourth quarter and full year guidance today. Fourth quarter revenues are now forecast to reach $67 million to $68…

News May 13, 2013
Fernando: The industry’s biggest challenges

Fernando: The industry’s biggest challenges

As ASR gets underway today I thought it would be good to step back and talk about the challenges facing the industry. I asked Fernando Aguerre this question when I…

News May 13, 2013
Mada: Riding a boost from Bede win

Mada: Riding a boost from Bede win

Mada is flying high after scoring a coup for a small brand. In September, owner Vince De La Pena signed surfer Bede Durbidge, who went on to win the Pipeline…

News May 13, 2013
Burton makes another acquisition

Burton makes another acquisition

Here's the release: BURTON ACQUIRES ALIEN WORKSHOP AND HABITAT   Company Increases Its Commitment to Boardsports by Acquiring Leading Skateboard Manufacturer, DNA Distribution   Dayton, Ohio (February 5, 2008)-DNA Distribution,…

News May 13, 2013
Bernard Mariette out at Quiksilver

Bernard Mariette out at Quiksilver

Quiksilver President Bernard Mariette, the architect of the company's troubled acquisition of Rossignol in 2005, is leaving Quiksilver, the company announced early this morning. His departure has been expected as…

News May 13, 2013
Nordstrom planning for a tough first half

Nordstrom planning for a tough first half

Here are some details from the Nordstrom earnings release and conference call yesterday.   The business now and the rest of 2008   The company said its biggest short term…

News May 13, 2013
Same store sales fall at Hollister

Same store sales fall at Hollister

One of the industry's biggest competitors had a tough month. The girls business at Hollister continues to struggle. Hollister's parent company operates four chains: Hollister, Abercrombie & Fitch, Abercrombie and…

News May 13, 2013

Hurley records biggest quarter ever

Nike Inc. reported third quarter earnings yesterday and hosted a conference call for analysts. During the call, Nike CEO Mark Parker said Hurley revenue grew 33 percent in the quarter…

News May 13, 2013
The Surfing Walk of Fame induction at Jack’s

The Surfing Walk of Fame induction at Jack’s

Tiffany was tied up in kindergarden-mania Thursday, so I jumped in for the festivities at the 15th Surfing Walk of Fame induction hosted by Jack's in downtown Huntington Beach. (I'm…

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