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Updated: Zumiez makes a move in Europe

Updated: Zumiez makes a move in Europe

Zumiez said Tuesday morning it is acquiring action sports retailer Blue Tomato, based in Austria, an ecommerce specialist that also operates five stores.

News May 13, 2013
Extra inventory hurts Quik's bottom line; revenue grows

Extra inventory hurts Quik's bottom line; revenue grows

We listened to Quiksilver's earnings call this afternoon and have details including quarterly revenue for each brand, why gross margins declined, Europe results, more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Quiksilver to screen No Agenda at HB High School

Quiksilver to screen No Agenda at HB High School

Press Release:   This Thursday, June 28th, Quiksilver will premiere its new movie, No Agenda, at Huntington Beach High School. There is a $5 entry fee, with all proceeds going…

News May 13, 2013
Brixton breaks out big time

Brixton breaks out big time

A talk with Brixton partners about the scrappy start, why it started with hats, its big appreciation for retailers, details on strategy. Plus, lots of photos of big new HQ.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Levi's and Nike create denim for skateboarders; Levi's eyes action sports

Levi's and Nike create denim for skateboarders; Levi's eyes action sports

Two experts in their respective fields team up to make special denim for skateboarders. Levi's also has larger plans for the action sports market.

News May 13, 2013
Quik grows in all regions, brands, distribution channels in Q3

Quik grows in all regions, brands, distribution channels in Q3

Details from Quiksilver's earnings conference call today including about challenging Europe, performance by brand, how DC is doing in JC Penney, Roxy rebound, layoffs, more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Foam celebrates first issue under new team

  Press Release:    Launching on newsstands July 15, FOAM magazine’s August/September 2012 issue is the debut edition under the direction of new Editor-in-Chief Sari Anne Tuschman, who joined Madavor…

News May 13, 2013
Billabong CEO, Chairman address shareholders

Billabong CEO, Chairman address shareholders

Highlights from Billabong's general meeting including some bright spots in current conditions, a review of the rough year, and the CEO's plans and views on the company.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
What's new with Insight

What's new with Insight

I’ve seen Insight getting some great play at large stores like Urban Outfitters and PacSun, and wanted to find out more. Vanessa Chiu answered some questions for us.

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