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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

Billabong's Design for Humanity returns – tickets now on sale

Press Release:   BILLABONG’S 6th ANNUAL “DESIGN FOR HUMANITY”   Fashion, Art and Music Celebration Benefiting the Chipotle Cultivate Foundation At Paramount Studios in Hollywood July 25th   Tickets on…

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

T&C wins Oakley Surf Shop Challenge in Hawaii

Press Release:   SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., July 9, 2012 – After a one-year hiatus from the winner’s podium, Team Town & Country has once again claimed a win in the…

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

Weekly retail sales moderate as back-to-school shopping kicks in

Press Release:   NEW YORK, July 17, 2012 – Even with the continuing warm weather, which helped to drive consumers indoors, weekly retail sales were moderate and remained positive for…

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
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
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