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Analyzing the historical performance of key retailers

Analyzing the historical performance of key retailers

Given that three important industry retailers reported earnings this week, we thought it would be enlightening to compare the three on several different measurements. We gleaned data from company public…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

USSA names national team suppliers

Press Release:   PARK CITY, UT (Nov. 23) – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association has named 60 different brands as suppliers to the U.S. Ski Team, U.S. Snowboarding and…

News May 13, 2013

Web analysis Day 3: What to expect in the online future for e-commerce and branding

In part three of our series on e-commerce and branding online, we look toward the future. And the future is online sales growth. First, some perspective. U.S. online retail sales…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Oakley signs swim license

Oakley signs swim license

Oakley has picked the Trimera Group to make, market and distribute a women's swim line, according to Women's Wear Daily.

News May 13, 2013
Core careers: Rick Petri's path from Hobie to Rip Curl USA

Core careers: Rick Petri's path from Hobie to Rip Curl USA

Take a survey and you'll likely find that many executives at surfwear brands started as teens selling board shorts in surf shops. I talked to a handful of executives to…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Quiksilver to unveil Xplosive wetsuit prototype

Quiksilver to unveil Xplosive wetsuit prototype

Press Release:   Kelly Slater To Test Prototype In Competition During Hawaii’s Pipeline Masters   Quiksilver’s Xplosive Wetsuit, the company’s most innovative wetsuit with unparalleled technical design, will be tested…

News May 13, 2013
A few, small bright spots amid tough data from around the globe

A few, small bright spots amid tough data from around the globe

Today, I've put together a global smorgasbord of data about retail sales, consumer sentiment and port cargo volumes to give you a snapshot of leading and trailing indicators about economies…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Honolua Surf Co. signs Waterman Dave Boehne

Honolua Surf Co. signs Waterman Dave Boehne

Press Release:   IRVINE, CALIFORNIA (December 15th, 2011) Honolua Surf Co. signs Stand Up Paddleboarder Dave Boehne to the team. Dave will not only be representing the Honolua Surf Co.…

News May 13, 2013
Looking back at 9/11 for some guidance to perform in 2009

Looking back at 9/11 for some guidance to perform in 2009

I have been speaking with friends in the industry during the last quarter to try and make heads or tails of what is happening in the world of retail. How…

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