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Black Friday promotions roundup at brand stores, customers and competitors

Black Friday promotions roundup at brand stores, customers and competitors

I braved the crowds at South Coast Plaza Friday to see just how promotional retailers were on the day after Thanksgiving. I also stopped by industry stores – Roxy, Quiksilver,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Vans Triple Crown webcast sets record

Vans Triple Crown webcast sets record

Press Release:   VANS TRIPLE CROWN OF SURFING WEBCASTSETS ACTION SPORTS RECORD:   10.4 MILLION OVERALL STREAMS   * Billabong Pipe Masters Generates 6 million streams over 3 days *…

News May 13, 2013
Looking back and ahead: Michael Tomson

Looking back and ahead: Michael Tomson

Today, Michael Tomson looks back on 2009 and ahead to 2010 and 2011 in our “Looking back and ahead” series. He’s confident the lessons learned from this recession will stick.…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Deep discounting continues at malls

Deep discounting continues at malls

Retailers stuck with too much inventory are resorting to storewide, extreme discounts this holiday season as the promotions at the malls continue.

News May 13, 2013
Nick Adcock on changing global landscape, Fox opportunity and more

Nick Adcock on changing global landscape, Fox opportunity and more

Those of you who know Nick Adcock, the former global president of DC Shoes, know that he has a lot of energy and focus. When I heard he moved to…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
LSSM offers programs and incentives during January

LSSM offers programs and incentives during January

Press Release:   LAKEWOOD, CO (January 3, 2012) - Snow and colder temperatures are returning to many parts of the country and the fourth annual Learn to Ski and Snowboard…

News May 13, 2013
Snow retailers share sales, brands and business trends

Snow retailers share sales, brands and business trends

Since SIA is just around the corner, we checked in with six influential snowboard shops, including two resort shops, to see how sales are shaping up, what products are working,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Show Daily staff releases Snow Show Preview

Show Daily staff releases Snow Show Preview

Press Release:   WASHINGTON, DC (January 6, 2012) - This week, publishers of the Snow Show Daily, in conjunction with SnowSports Industries America (SIA) have released the print and digital…

News May 13, 2013
Slater salary, executive bonuses and other Quik news

Slater salary, executive bonuses and other Quik news

Editor's note: I asked former KeyBanc Capital Markets stock analyst Brandon Ferro, who is familiar with the ways of Wall Street, to analyze the Quiksilver proxy for us.  Rather than…

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