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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
Volcom in 2010 vs. previous years

Volcom in 2010 vs. previous years

Fifteen charts from Volcom's annual report that measure results over time, including revenues by category, sales to PacSun in dollars, gross margins and stock performance.

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
From Nike 6.0 to Nike as it tightens action sports focus

From Nike 6.0 to Nike as it tightens action sports focus

I flew to Oregon and met with top Nike execs about major changes in Nike's branding, product and focus in action sports. Plus, future plans and why Nike succeeded this…

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
A taste of back to school at PacSun

A taste of back to school at PacSun

A visit to the PacSun store at The Block of Orange, a showcase store. I got a taste of back-to-school strategies, big changes in women's, shoe brands returning, more.

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
Spy going Back to Beach, more details from conference call

Spy going Back to Beach, more details from conference call

We listened to Orange 21's earnings conference call today and have a summary of the highlights, including Spy going Back to the Beach, the dropping of O'Neill license, more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Spy sales up, loss widens in Q1

Press Release:   SPY Inc. Reports Financial Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2012   CARLSBAD, CA, May 10, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --SPY Inc. (OTCBB: XSPY) today announced…

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