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Vans President on segmentation, apparel, retail strategies, much more
Excerpts from the Q & A with Vans President Kevin Bailey at the recent Shop-eat-surf Executive Roundtable, including the brands rapid growth in China, Vans retail strategy.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013SIA 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
Rip Curl CEO shares progress report
An interview with Kelly Gibson about Rip Curl's efforts in the U.S. including how the recently-ended fiscal year turned out, the state of the industry, plans for Spring 2012.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013K-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
Patagonia up close – growth rates, retail plans, surf
A talk with VP of Marketing Rob BonDurant about Patagonia's annual growth rate, its successful women’s business, its retail expansion, new initiatives and more.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013G-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
Hawaii store tour – Ala Moana
A trip to upscale Ala Moana Center. Stores visited include Oakley, T&C, Local Motion, Rip Curl, Blue Hawaii, PacSun, Vans, Journeys, more. Plus, rise of Nixon and RVCA.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Zumiez appoints Jo-Ann's CEO to board of directors
Editor's note: Zumiez filed the following with the SEC today. Â On August 14, 2012, Zumiez Inc. (the "Company") appointed Travis D. Smith to the Company's Board of Directors. Mr.…
News May 13, 2013
Lib Tech surf: "Best business plan for retailers ever"
Co-founder Mike Olson shares why the boards are different, how he thinks the boards can change the market, and some details about the business plan.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
