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Zumiez plans for slow growth
Zumiez executives see a permanent shift in how consumers shop and buy, and so the company has shifted how it will grow. Its five-year forecast now calls for a top…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Billabong sells part of Nixon to pay down debt
Billabong announced this afternoon it has sold just over 50% of Nixon. Billabong will also close stores and reduce headcount by 400 full time positions worldwide.
News May 13, 2013
Paul Naude on Billabong results, plus more details from conference call
I spoke at length to Billabong Americas President Paul Naude this morning about Billabong’s half-year results and read a transcript of the earnings conference call for additional details. Topics covered…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Australian Surf Industry Awards set for March
Press Release:  2012 Australian Surf Industry Awards presented by Surf Retailers Federation Inc  THURSDAY 23rd FEBRUARY 2012: Australia’s Surf Retailers Federation today announced the launch of the inaugural…
News May 13, 2013
Nike executives on Hurley, Converse, Nike action sports revenues
Nike executives discussed the performance of Hurley, Converse & Nike action sports for the quarter ended Feb. 28.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Rip Curl re-signs Mick Fanning for five years
Press Release: Â March 1, 2012: Rip Curl International is ecstatic to announce the re-signing of 2x ASP World Champion Mick Fanning to another 5 years. Per company policy, terms…
News May 13, 2013
Vans on fire in Q1
All the important details from the VF earnings call, including Vans performance in various regions, and an update on VF acquisition targets in outdoor and action sports.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013VF sells majority interest in John Varvatos
Press Release:  GREENSBORO, N.C. & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 8, 2012-- The owners of John Varvatos Enterprises, Inc. – VF Sportswear, Inc., a subsidiary of VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) and John…
News May 13, 2013
Capturing the Costa Rica market
Shelby Stanger is working in Costa Rica for a few months. She examines the market, talks to distributors and visits stores to give us an on-the-ground report.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
