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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
State of skate shoes – Converse

State of skate shoes – Converse

Converse Sales Manager Casey Rydzeski talks about Converse's strategy for its "Cons" core skate line, where the brand is growing and how the company is tweaking the shoes for skateboarders.…

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

Get ready Europe: Hollister accelerating expansion

Plus, executives try to reconcile lower prices and discounts with aspirational brand stance; the company’s prediction for the promotional environment during holiday; and another Hollister flagship for NYC. Abercrombie &…

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
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

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
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
Spy to sponsor Winter X Games in eyewear category

Spy to sponsor Winter X Games in eyewear category

Press Release:   Platoon Goggle Sets-Up Under Big Top   CARLSBAD, Calif.—SPY® today announced its title eyewear sponsorship of Winter X Games 2012, Jan. 26 through Jan. 29, 2012 in…

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