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Volcom execs on PacSun, price points, juniors and more

Volcom execs on PacSun, price points, juniors and more

Top Volcom executives provided a lot of detail about Volcom's third quarter results this afternoon in a conference call and discussed what is happening at the retail level with their…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Dragon granted two patents for APX goggle

Dragon granted two patents for APX goggle

Press Release:   Frameless Goggle Design and Infinity Lens Technology™   Carlsbad, CA (January 23, 2012) - Dragon today announced that the newly released, revolutionary APX Goggle has received approval…

News May 13, 2013
The Buckle's secret to success with juniors

The Buckle's secret to success with juniors

Many junior’s brands in the industry continue to struggle, and many retailers, both vertical and ones that carry brands, have said sales to young women are down. Then there’s The…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Ipath signs pro surfer Evan Valiere

Ipath signs pro surfer Evan Valiere

Press Release:   Encinitas, CA (January 31, 2012)- Ipath Footwear announced today the signing of Kauai-native and pro surfer Evan Valiere.   Growing up in Hawaii, Valiere has been a…

News May 13, 2013
Looking back and ahead and more: Bob McKnight

Looking back and ahead and more: Bob McKnight

I spoke with Quiksilver CEO Bob McKnight yesterday to get his take on the biggest impact the recession has had on the industry in 2009 and his prediction for the…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Etnies reforestation project takes root in Brazil

Etnies reforestation project takes root in Brazil

Press Release:   ETNIES BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER AS THEIR BUY A SHOE, PLANT A TREE PROJECT TAKES ROOT IN BRAZIL   The Reforestation Project that Planted Thousands of Trees in…

News May 13, 2013
Fox CEO on Nick Adcock, 2009 and plans for 2010

Fox CEO on Nick Adcock, 2009 and plans for 2010

When Fox Head Inc. decided to form a board of directors two years ago, CEO Pete Fox hated the idea. “I didn’t want any more meetings,” he said. But he…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Quiksilver welcomes NSSL to first contest

Quiksilver welcomes NSSL to first contest

Press Release:   HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA (February 12, 2012) – Eleven teams from the National Scholastic Skateboarding League (NSSL) converged upon a non-descript warehouse space behind Quiksilver’s corporate office known…

News May 13, 2013
Rossignol North America President on rebuilding and the bottom line

Rossignol North America President on rebuilding and the bottom line

PARK CITY, UTAH As the SIA trade show approaches, I thought it would be a good time to share some highlights from my interview with Francois Goulet, the North American…

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