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Lost CEO on what's next for revamped clothing brand

Lost CEO on what's next for revamped clothing brand

An interesting interview with Joel Cooper about the gamble of taking Lost in-house, how spring orders are shaping up, what is working, the women's surprise, what's next

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
TPG makes new bid for Billabong

TPG makes new bid for Billabong

Private equity firm TPG is making another run at Billabong, offering a lower price per share than its previous bid, which was rejected before Billabong's latest problems.

News May 13, 2013
Core Careers: Ted Li of Oakley

Core Careers: Ted Li of Oakley

Ted Li is the VP of North America. We asked him how he got started, what is his biggest accomplishment at his current job, how he manages demands on his…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

SIA releases 2012 Participation Report

Press Release:   6.9% of American Participate In Snow Sports and Burn 332 Million Calories   WASHINGTON, DC (July 27, 2012) - SnowSports Industries America (SIA) released the comprehensive 2012…

News May 13, 2013
How Pura Vida grew to 2,500 stores in 2 years

How Pura Vida grew to 2,500 stores in 2 years

We talk to Pura Vida's founders about how they grew into a multimillion dollar business whose products are carried in stores ranging from PacSun to Nordstrom to Fred Segal.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

K-Swiss Q2 loss narrows, revenues decline 31%

Press Release:   WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--K•Swiss Inc. (KSWS) today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012. The operations of FORM Athletics are accounted for as a…

News May 13, 2013
Penny pushes forward to stay ahead of new competitors

Penny pushes forward to stay ahead of new competitors

U.S. GM/VP Nick Timms tells us how the Australian brand operates in the U.S., how many doors carry Penny, and how they plan to stay ahead of competitors that have…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

G-III Apparel acquires Vilebrequin for $106.2 million

Editor's note: Luxury men's swim brand Vilebrequin had sales in 2011 of $55.9 million   Press release:   G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. Acquires Global Luxury Resort Brand Vilebrequin   --…

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver CEO details more future plans in earnings call

Quiksilver CEO details more future plans in earnings call

We listened to Quik's call today and have details about Andy Mooney's plans to transform the company. Info on retail, Waterman's, segmentation, categories, Q1 results, more.

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