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Looking back and ahead: Mikke Pierson

Looking back and ahead: Mikke Pierson

Mikke Pierson, co-owner of ZJ Boarding House in Santa Monica, Calif., discusses the trauma of laying off long-term employees, adjusting to the new reality of consumer spending, and how he…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Spy CEO on Q3 results

Spy CEO on Q3 results

We spoke with Orange 21 President and soon to be CEO yesterday about the company's third quarter results. Michael Marckx talked about sales, inventory and what's to come.

News May 13, 2013
Salty Peaks owner: It's guerilla warfare

Salty Peaks owner: It's guerilla warfare

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH I met with the owner of Salty Peaks when I was in Utah after hearing several brand executives discuss how important the store is in the…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Hurley execs on industry consolidation, brand and retail acquisitions

With competitors acquiring brands and retailers, how will Hurley respond? Bob Hurley and Roger Wyett tell their perspective.

News May 13, 2013
Core Careers: Kelley Bruemmer, Reef Girls Footwear Category Director

Core Careers: Kelley Bruemmer, Reef Girls Footwear Category Director

Today in our Core Career series we hear from Kelly Bruemmer, Reef Girls Footwear Category Director. Kelley shares three key lessons she has learned in her career and describes some…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Monica Campana named Publisher of Transworld Skateboarding

Monica Campana named Publisher of Transworld Skateboarding

Press Release:   Carlsbad, CA - TransWorld Media is very pleased to announce the rehire of Monica Campana. After serving nearly ten years with TransWorld Media from 1996 - 2005,…

News May 13, 2013
Foot Locker discloses CCS store plans

Foot Locker discloses CCS store plans

Foot Locker Inc. disclosed on its conference call this morning how many CCS stores it would open in 2010. Executives also mentioned how CCS's online operation performed in the fourth…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

American Apparel sees improving sales trends

American Apparel updated investors on how business is going so far in the fourth quarter.

News May 13, 2013
Store tour: Active, Tilly's, DC, Vans, PacSun, Hurley

Store tour: Active, Tilly's, DC, Vans, PacSun, Hurley

I went to 13 stores to see what brands are getting the most love and to assess the promotional environment. One young brand is getting a big ride at Urban.

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