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Core Careers: Volcom's Gayle Jarrett

Core Careers: Volcom's Gayle Jarrett

Gayle Jarrett, the director of junior's apparel, shares what qualities she values in direct reports, where she finds design ideas and why she changed her plans for an aerospace career…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Neff Headwear presents Sesame Street

Neff Headwear presents Sesame Street

Press Release:   This weekend, Neff Headwear and The Seventh Letter present Sesame Street at the Known Gallery in Los Angeles. The show runs from April 28-29, benefiting City of…

News May 13, 2013
Key highlights from Zumiez Q3 conference call

Key highlights from Zumiez Q3 conference call

“We see some glimmers of hope.” Trevor Lang, Zumiez chief financial officer. Usually cautious Zumiez executives sounded more optimistic during an earnings conference call this afternoon than they have in…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Tilly's reports Q1 comps, IPO expected this week

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
Looking back and ahead: Fernando Aguerre

Looking back and ahead: Fernando Aguerre

We continue our "Looking back and ahead" series this week with Fernando Aguerre, the co-founder of Reef and industry veteran. Fernando has an interesting take on 2010 and also some…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Oakley's growth continues in Q1

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, 2013
Looking back and ahead: Andy Tompkins

Looking back and ahead: Andy Tompkins

Today, Andy Tompkins of ASR shares his thoughts on 2009 and 2010 for our "Looking back and ahead" series. What’s the biggest impact the recession has had on the industry…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Spy CEO on Q1 results

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
Paul Naude on Swell acquisition and more

Paul Naude on Swell acquisition and more

I caught up with Billabong Americas President Paul Naude at Surf Expo and asked him some follow up questions about Billabong’s acquisition of Swell.com. On a separate note, Paul also…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series