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SIA releases January 2012 report

SIA releases January 2012 report

Press Release:   Lack of Snow in January Impacts Snow Sports Market WASHINGTON, DC (March 2, 2012) - Today, SnowSports Industries America (SIA) and The Leisure Trends Group have released…

News May 13, 2013
Global retail sales show some improvement

Global retail sales show some improvement

After U.S. retailers reported May comps last week that were generally a return to downward trending, we wanted to see how the rest of the world was performing. Today, we…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Quiksilver reports Q1 2012 financial results

Press Release:   HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--  

News May 13, 2013
Store tour: Three industry brands prominent at Zebra Club, but only a few crack Seattle Nordstrom; many brands found at a Canadian mall

Store tour: Three industry brands prominent at Zebra Club, but only a few crack Seattle Nordstrom; many brands found at a Canadian mall

By TIFFANY MONTGOMERY Industry brands fill the young men's section of Nordstrom stores in Southern California. But it's a very different story in the Northwest. I was surprised to see…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

American Apparel reports Q4 2011 financial results

Press Release:   LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- American Apparel, Inc. (NYSE Amex: APP), a vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of branded fashion basic apparel, announced its financial results for the…

News May 13, 2013
New Vans President on his plans for apparel, the future for Vans Girls and gaining market share in a recession

New Vans President on his plans for apparel, the future for Vans Girls and gaining market share in a recession

I had a nice long talk with new Vans President Kevin Bailey recently, where we discussed Vans' opportunities for growth, how the team is updating its business strategy, his plans…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Spy brand grows in Q4 and 2011

Spy brand grows in Q4 and 2011

Spy Inc. reported fourth quarter and full year results this afternoon, and outlined some of the brand's key turnaround strategies.

News May 13, 2013
State of skate shoes – Sole Technology

State of skate shoes – Sole Technology

Sole Technology Vice President of Sales Rick Strassner and Senior Vice President of Marketing Don Brown discuss price points, growth, distribution and the recession. The company's skate brands are Etnies,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

K-5 announces management changes

Press Release:   KFIVE Boardshops Announces Management Changes   Long time K-5 veteran Lucas Dalager has been promoted to Assistant Operations Manager, along with managing the Oceanside store. Wallace Hargraves…

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