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West 49's new outlet strategy and more

West 49's new outlet strategy and more

Here is the most interesting news from West 49’s conference call this morning. Company executives discussed West 49’s outlet strategy, the tough juniors market, looking for “opportunity buys” from vendors,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Skullcandy VP on brand's new aesthetic

Skullcandy VP on brand's new aesthetic

Skullcandy is debuting new packaging, messaging and look during the current trade show season. We talked to VP of Marketing Nate Morley to find out more about the big changes.

News May 13, 2013
Looking back and ahead: Scott VanDerripe

Looking back and ahead: Scott VanDerripe

Today we hear from One Distribution partner Scott VanDerripe about his predictions for 2010 and the important lessons of 2009. One Distribution owns the popular skate apparel brand KR3W the…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Valor Collective to debut at S.L.A.T.E.

Valor Collective to debut at S.L.A.T.E.

Press Release:   Men's sportswear collection led by fashion veteran Ryan Rush brings practical style and sophistication to today's tastemaker   IRVINE, Calif. (February 13, 2012) -- VALOR COLLECTIVE is…

News May 13, 2013
Marshall Cohen’s 2010 message: Innovate now

Marshall Cohen’s 2010 message: Innovate now

Consumer and retail market research guru Marshall Cohen had a simple message for retailers and brands to open the second day of the ICR XChange investors conference: invest and innovate…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Steamship introduces new collection and site

Steamship introduces new collection and site

Press Release:   STEAMSHIP SURFBOARDS INTRODUCES DEBUT COLLECTION AND NEW WEBSITE   Venice, Calif., - February 16, 2012 - Steamship Surfboards introduces its debut collection and launches a dynamic, new…

News May 13, 2013

Core Careers: Michelle LeBlanc, Volcom Juniors Core National Sales Manager

Today in Core Careers, Michelle LeBlanc, Volcom Juniors Core National Sales Manager, shares key lessons she's learned from former bosses, including Bob McKnight and Fernando Aguerre, and how a girl…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Randy Hild looks forward and back

Randy Hild looks forward and back

I talked to the marketing expert about his time at Quik, where he thinks the industry is headed and what’s next for him. Randy helped pioneer the women's side of…

News May 13, 2013
Steve Murray on why he's moving to Urban

Steve Murray on why he's moving to Urban

The announcement that Steve Murray is leaving VF Corp. for a leadership position at Urban Outfitters is big news in the retail world today.

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