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Looking back and ahead: Jonno Wells

Looking back and ahead: Jonno Wells

We resume our "Looking back and ahead" series this week with Jonno Wells, the CEO of Surfline. Jonno has a very interesting prediction for 2010 and an interesting take on…

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
Mickey Drexler's wisdom: better, not bigger

Mickey Drexler's wisdom: better, not bigger

Retail guru Mickey Drexler kicked off the 2010 ICR Xchange investor conference at the St. Regis in Dana Point, California, this morning with mantras for the new age of retailing:…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Holden joins forces with POW

Holden 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, 2013
Burton CEO on job cuts, orders, retail relations and rocker

Burton CEO on job cuts, orders, retail relations and rocker

I spoke with Burton CEO Laurent Potdevin on the eve of the Winter Olympics about a wide range of topics including Burton’s job cuts and salary reinstatements, his thoughts on…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Deckers reports Q4 and FY financial results

Press Release:   Company Reports Fiscal 2011 Sales Increased 37.6% to a Record $1.377 Billion   Fiscal 2011 Diluted EPS Increased 25.8% to a Record $5.07   UGG® Brand Annual…

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver, Roxy and DC results for Q1

Quiksilver, Roxy and DC results for Q1

Plus, positive spots emerge in Quiksilver's business, including improving gross profits; details about Quiksilver's marketing budget for 2010. Quiksilver executives discussed this afternoon during an earnings conference call how Roxy,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Body Glove set to release 3T Barefoot

Press Release:   Body Glove Footwear Set to Release Water Shoe with Breakthrough Technology  

News May 13, 2013
Real Retail: Hobie Surf Shops

Real Retail: Hobie Surf Shops

Partner Jake Schwaner tells us about moving the Hobie store in Dana Point, why their business model works, and what brands and categories are most successful at Hobie stores.

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