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CCS Managing Director on retailer's evolution

CCS Managing Director on retailer's evolution

We followed up with Brent Hoover to find out about the repositioning of CCS, what it means for the merchandise mix, if new stores are coming, and where CCS stands…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

K-5 announces management changes

Press Release:   KFIVE Boardshops Announces Management Changes   Long time K-5 veteran Lucas Dalager has been promoted to Assistant Operations Manager, along with managing the Oceanside store. Wallace Hargraves…

News May 13, 2013
Sanuk a bright spot in tough Q1 for Deckers

Sanuk a bright spot in tough Q1 for Deckers

Deckers faced many challenges in the first quarter that impacted sales of Ugg and Teva brands. We have details about those problems, and why Sanuk provided a positive spark.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
2012 Skateboarding Hall of Fame Inductees

2012 Skateboarding Hall of Fame Inductees

  Press Release:   2012 SKATEBOARDING HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES   WHO: DANNY BEARER, JAY ADAMS, MARK GONZALES, PEGGY OKI, JOHN HUMPHREY, FRANK NASWORTHY, GLEN E. FRIEDMAN and BLACK FLAG…

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez sees international growth opportunities

Zumiez sees international growth opportunities

Zumiez executives spoke today about the international potential for the chain, how the retail landscape is changing, brand and junior's philosophies, more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Zumiez comps rise 14.1% in March

Zumiez comps rise 14.1% in March

Press Release:   Net Sales Increased 23.5% to $50.9 Million; March 2012 Comparable Store Sales Increased 14.1%  

News May 13, 2013
RAEN rising in sunglass world

RAEN rising in sunglass world

RAEN is a sunglass brand we see a lot of the "cool kids" in the industry wearing. We stopped by the Encinitas offices to find out about its growth, philosophy,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Arbor releases 2012 skateboard collection

Arbor releases 2012 skateboard collection

Press Release:   BIG CHANGES COME WITH THE RELASE OF THE 2012 ARBOR SKATEBOARD COLLECTION   Venice, CA - April 10, 2012 - The Arbor Collective is proud to present…

News May 13, 2013
Paul Naude on Billabong results, brand performance

Paul Naude on Billabong results, brand performance

I talked with Americas President Paul Naude to ask him some questions about the results, what the company is seeing around the world, and about brand performance.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series