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Quiksilver on Roxy, Europe, improving gross margins

Quiksilver on Roxy, Europe, improving gross margins

From the Q2 earnings conference call: Plans for Roxy, the performance of each brand by region, conditions in Europe and how much Quik gained from Raisins sale.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Praxis Footwear partners with Toronto-based S&J

Press Release:   PRAXIS FOOTWEAR SIGNS CANADIAN PARTNERSHIP WITH S&J SALES Ashland, OR and Toronto, ON Canada (December 14, 2011)- Praxis Footwear announced today a partnership with Toronto-based S&J Sales…

News May 13, 2013
Vans continues hot streak; VF still on acquisition hunt

Vans continues hot streak; VF still on acquisition hunt

VF Corp. executives spoke extensively about Vans on an earnings conference call this morning, including results for Europe, China and U.S. They also talked about acquisitions.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

American Apparel expands UK presence

Press Release:   LOS ANGELES and LONDON, Dec. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- American Apparel (Amex: APP - News), the vertically integrated clothing manufacturer based in downtown Los Angeles , has…

News May 13, 2013
More on PacSun's plan for Modern Amusement, Q2 performance

More on PacSun's plan for Modern Amusement, Q2 performance

Complete report on PacSun's Q2 earnings conference call including more details about Modern Amusement plan, key metrics with comparisons, shop-in-shop details, much more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

American Apparel details December sales

Press Release:   LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- American Apparel, Inc. (NYSE Amex: APP), a vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of branded fashion basic apparel, provided an update today related to…

News May 13, 2013
Nike execs discuss Q1 results for Hurley, Nike action sports, Converse

Nike execs discuss Q1 results for Hurley, Nike action sports, Converse

On a conference call today, Nike executives provided more details that go beyond the press release about the Q1 performance of Hurley, Converse and Nike action sports.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
The story behind Slater's VSTR line

The story behind Slater's VSTR line

I spoke with Jesse Faen and John Moore at Agenda about the new VSTR line by Kelly Slater and Quiksilver. Plus, photos of several pieces.

News May 13, 2013
Snow preview: Wave Rave, Milo, K-5, more

Snow preview: Wave Rave, Milo, K-5, more

We check in with snow retailers to see what's selling early, how they bought, and how they are stocked in camber vs. reverse camber. We also check on the helmet…

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