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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

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

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
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
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
Surfline hires Ross Garrett and Mark Willis returns

Surfline hires Ross Garrett and Mark Willis returns

  Surfline Adds Media and Forecast Veterans to Leadership Team   Ross Garrett and Mark Willis join company February 1   1/11/2012 – Huntington Beach, CA – Today, Surfline/Wavetrak, Inc.…

News May 13, 2013
Volcom reports blockbuster quarter

Volcom reports blockbuster quarter

Extensive details from Volcom's first quarter earnings conference call. Several business segments beat expectations, including Electric.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

SIA to recognize 2011 award winners at Snow Show

Press Release:   SIA to Recognize 2011 SnowSports Retailer and Rep Award Winners at SIA Snow Show   WASHINGTON, DC (January 17, 2012) - SnowSports Industries America (SIA) is proud to…

News May 13, 2013
Journeys execs on Canada plans, skate, strong trends

Journeys execs on Canada plans, skate, strong trends

We listened to the Genesco conference call this morning to gather relevant information for industry shoe brands and retailers. Genesco is the parent company of Journeys.

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