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Billabong completes Nixon transaction

Press Release:   GOLD COAST, 17 April 2012: Billabong International Limited today announces that the transaction to establish a new joint venture for the Nixon brand has completed.   As…

News May 13, 2013
Canada retail tour: Pacific Boarder, Underworld, Comor, Boardroom

Canada retail tour: Pacific Boarder, Underworld, Comor, Boardroom

What's selling and which brands are getting good play at six stores in Vancouver for the final installment of our Canada retail series.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Holden's first sportswear line grabs attention

Holden's first sportswear line grabs attention

Important retailers have embraced the sportswear line from snow outerwear brand Holden. Men's fashion icon Nick Wooster also featured the line in his curated show at Project.

News May 13, 2013
PacSun in 2010 vs. previous years

PacSun in 2010 vs. previous years

PacSun filed its annual report last week, and we've created charts detailing key historical metrics, including sales per square foot, percentage of branded goods, much more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Columbia reduces full-year forecast, cites Europe and warm winter woes

Press Release:   Columbia Sportswear Company Reports First Quarter 2012 Financial Results; Refines FY2012 Financial Outlook   First Quarter Highlights:   First quarter 2012 consolidated net sales totaled $333.1 million,…

News May 13, 2013
Rise of rocker boards and alpine skis; Burton still king

Rise of rocker boards and alpine skis; Burton still king

A breakdown of the 2010/2011 snow season shows many interesting trends. Details about rockered snowboard sales, alpine vs. snowboards, goggles, helmets, Burton's dominance.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Recap from Neff Sesame Street event in Los Angeles

Recap from Neff Sesame Street event in Los Angeles

Press Release:   Last weekend, Neff Headwear teamed up with The Seventh Letter and Known Gallery to bring Sesame Street to Los Angeles. The event was held at the Known…

News May 13, 2013
Dac Clark on Sanuk sale to Deckers

Dac Clark on Sanuk sale to Deckers

Deckers acquisition of Sanuk closed last week. I followed up with Dac Clark and asked how the deal happened, why they sold, any tips for others who want to sell,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Surfrider Foundation helps save Ma'alaea

Press Release:   Maui, HI (May 7, 2012) – After a twenty-three year battle, the Surfrider Foundation has announced that the famed surf break at Ma’alaea has been saved.  …

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