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Grim outlook for next snow season

The SnowSports Industries America reported a sobering assessment for the upcoming snow season and the impact of weak sales and increased discounting during the past season. In its report on…

News May 13, 2013
Layoffs reach Hurley as Nike cuts jobs globally

Layoffs reach Hurley as Nike cuts jobs globally

Some jobs at Hurley International have been eliminated as part of Nike's global restructuring, Nike spokeswoman Kellie Leonard told Shop-eat-surf today. Kellie declined to provide the number of jobs that…

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver will keep all brands; Q2 revenue drops by 8 percent in constant currency

Quiksilver will keep all brands; Q2 revenue drops by 8 percent in constant currency

Quiksilver executives said today during an earnings conference call that it didn't need to sell assets now that has revamped its capital structure. We'll have more highlights and details from…

News May 13, 2013

Surprise winner emerges in Active auction

A surprise winner has emerged in the bidding for Active Ride Shop. A Florida real estate and hotel developer with a background in the garment industry and who is an…

News May 13, 2013

American Apparel could lose 1,800 employees after immigration inspection

U.S. Immigration officials say 1,800 American Apparel employees may not be legally working in the U.S. The eligibility of 200 manufacturing workers in Los Angeles cannot be verified because of…

News May 13, 2013
SIMA President Palladini on ASR enhancements

SIMA President Palladini on ASR enhancements

I spoke with SIMA President Doug Palladini yesterday to find out a little bit more about some ASR enhancements announced last week that are a result of SIMA and ASR…

News May 13, 2013
Exhibitors sing Agenda's praises

Exhibitors sing Agenda's praises

I went back to Agenda Thursday and spent several hours talking to exhibitors about what they thought of the show. Nearly all the comments were positive with most brand executives…

News May 13, 2013
Patagonia's surf strategy

Patagonia's surf strategy

Iconic outdoor brand Patagonia is becoming a well known name in the surf market. With some of the best surfers in the world on their team from Gerry Lopez to…

News May 13, 2013
Urban Outfitters CEO on state of the consumer, fashion, European expansion and acquisitions

Urban Outfitters CEO on state of the consumer, fashion, European expansion and acquisitions

Urban Outfitters CEO Glen Senk provided interesting insight into the company's business and the state of the consumer during an earnings conference call yesterday. Senk is masterful at articulating what…

News May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series