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PacSun value stores on way out
Plus: What the new CEO said about action sports brands, spring plans for footwear, more color on the dramatic sales decline, a new strategy for swim, juniors brands that may…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Ipath 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, 2013Looking back and ahead: Toby Bost
We pick up our “Looking back and ahead” series today with Toby Bost, the CEO of the La Jolla Group, home to O’Neill, Lost, Metal Mulisha and Rusty Clothing. He…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Etnies 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, 2013Looking back and ahead: John Vance
Sanuk president John Vance shares some interesting thoughts on the changing mindset at retail and the increasing specialization of brands in our "Looking back and ahead" series. What’s the biggest…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Quiksilver 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, 2013Zumiez plans for slow growth
Zumiez executives see a permanent shift in how consumers shop and buy, and so the company has shifted how it will grow. Its five-year forecast now calls for a top…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Holden joins forces with POW
Press Release: Holden Joins Forces With Protect Our Winters To Spread Environmental Activism To Spread Environmental Activism Portland, OR/USA - February 16th, 2012 - Holden is proud to…
News May 13, 2013Paul Naude on Billabong results, plus more details from conference call
I spoke at length to Billabong Americas President Paul Naude this morning about Billabong’s half-year results and read a transcript of the earnings conference call for additional details. Topics covered…
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