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January tough for core stores

January tough for core stores

Sales at core stores fell 17 percent in January, according to data from ActionWatch.  The ActionWatch retail panel includes approximately 200 stores. The same-store sales panel includes approximately 100 of…

News May 13, 2013
PacSun expects low 20s same-store sales decline in Q1

PacSun expects low 20s same-store sales decline in Q1

Here's the earnings release. More to come from conference call this afternoon. Same-store sales forecast for the first quarter is at the bottom of the release.  Pacific Sunwear Announces Fourth…

News May 13, 2013
Highlights from Quiksilver's shareholder meeting

Highlights from Quiksilver's shareholder meeting

I stopped by the Quiksilver shareholder meeting yesterday at company headquarters in Huntington Beach, where CEO Bob McKnight and CFO Joe Scirocco discussed fiscal 2008 financial results and plans for…

News May 13, 2013
Toby Bost on Rusty's alliance with JCPenney

Toby Bost on Rusty's alliance with JCPenney

I talked with La Jolla Group CEO Toby Bost this morning to find out more about Rusty's new alliance with JCPenney. JCPenney will carry Rusty in 600 of its top…

News May 13, 2013
U.S. government warns against traveling to Mexico; impact on Surf Summit unclear

U.S. government warns against traveling to Mexico; impact on Surf Summit unclear

As the outbreak of swine influenza virus spreads, U.S. government officials today recommended travelers cancel non-essential trips to Mexico. The Surf Summit is scheduled to start next Wednesday in Cabo…

News May 13, 2013
Hobie Laguna Beach will launch first Green Room in three weeks

Hobie Laguna Beach will launch first Green Room in three weeks

Since the Hobie Surf Shop in Laguna Beach will launch the first Action Sports Environmental Coalition inspired Green Room over Memorial Day weekend, I checked in with Hobie Surf Shops…

News May 13, 2013
Billabong trading temporarily halted on Australian stock exchange

Billabong trading temporarily halted on Australian stock exchange

Billabong requested a halt in trading of its stock on the Australian stock exchange today. Billabong requested the halt pending an announcement about the company's financial outlook.  The company said…

News May 13, 2013
New Reef president from North Face; background in apparel

New Reef president from North Face; background in apparel

Press Release: Jim Gerson Joins VF Action Sports as President of Reef - Americas Carlsbad, CA - May 26th, 2009 - Reef is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim…

News May 13, 2013

Quiksilver signs Kelly Slater to new five-year deal

Press release: HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quiksilver, Inc. (NYSE:ZQK - News) today announced that it has signed legendary 9-time ASP (Association of Surfing Professionals) World Champion Kelly Slater to a 5-year…

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