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Zumiez reports Q4 and Full Year 2011 Financial results

Press Release:   Zumiez Inc. Announces Record Fiscal 2011 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results   Fourth Quarter 2011 Diluted EPS Increased 22.4% to a Record $0.60; Fiscal 2011 Full…

News May 13, 2013

Volcom opens new London retail location

Press Release:   – BOXPARK Joins Stores in London’s Covent Garden and Falmouth, Southern England, in Growing Volcom Brand –   COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Volcom has joined the innovative…

News May 13, 2013
Teva launches World Water Day challenge

Teva launches World Water Day challenge

Press Release:   Teva World Water Day Challenge Calls For A Day Without Water   Action outdoor brand raises awareness for clean water by challenging participants to stop using water…

News May 13, 2013
The impacts of discounting, Day 2: The retail side

The impacts of discounting, Day 2: The retail side

Yesterday, I explored the issue of discounts this holiday season, how it impacts brands, and underlying issues that some believe are driving promotions in the industry. Today, retail analysts, experts…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

WPA sanctions Watermans Paddle for Humanity

Press Release:   Orange County, CA, March 28, 2012 –The World Paddle Association (WPA) has sanctioned all Watermans Paddle for Humanity stops and qualified the event in Austin, TX, as…

News May 13, 2013

The changing consumer: The brand perspective

Yesterday, core store owners talked about changing consumer spending patterns. I asked: Are we seeing a cyclical downturn that will be followed by a rebound? Or is this the dawn…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Comune realigns sales team

Press Release:   COMUNE REALIGNS SALES TEAM   Effective April 1st COMUNE announces that it will discontinue its partnership with the Derelicte showroom--the US sales agency of record for the…

News May 13, 2013
Money, money, money: Advice on how to get it and what types of companies are attracting investors

Money, money, money: Advice on how to get it and what types of companies are attracting investors

In Part II of our series assessing the outlook for consolidation, acquisitions and investments in 2009, I asked six experts what kind of action sports companies are attracting buyers, what…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Naklin layer products to debut in stores in August

Naklin layer products to debut in stores in August

Press Release:   BE THE FIRST TO GET YOUR NAKLIN ON   Naklin Premium Isothermic Base Layer Hits Stores This Fall   April 4, 2012 (Bend, Oregon) – Naklin premium…

News May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series