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West 49 CEO to brands: stop dumping inventory in Canada
This week, we take a closer look at the Canadian action sports market, an important territory for action sports brands. Today, we talk to the CEO of the largest action…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Tilly's reports Q1 comps, IPO expected this week
It's a big week for Tilly's and for its founders who will receive nearly all of the proceeds from the IPO. We have details about Q1 results and how much…
News May 13, 2013
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
Oakley's growth continues in Q1
Oakley parent company Luxottica reported first quarter results and we have the details, including surprising results in Western Europe and emerging markets.
News May 13, 2013Get 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
Spy CEO on Q1 results
We follow up with Michael Marckx and ask what's driving increased sales and why the company's net loss widened in the quarter.
News May 13, 2013
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, 2013Obermeyer names Director of Technology
Press Release: (Aspen, CO) MAY 21, 2012 – Aspen-based Sport Obermeyer (Obermeyer) is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Bannister in a new position as the company’s director…
News May 13, 2013
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
