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Mickey Drexler's wisdom: better, not bigger

Mickey Drexler's wisdom: better, not bigger

Retail guru Mickey Drexler kicked off the 2010 ICR Xchange investor conference at the St. Regis in Dana Point, California, this morning with mantras for the new age of retailing:…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Photos from Slate, Project, BRA dinner

Photos from Slate, Project, BRA dinner

We saw lots of industry folks at both Project and Slate, and attended a dinner hosted by Slate and BRA Monday night. We have photos from the day and night.

News May 13, 2013
Burton CEO on job cuts, orders, retail relations and rocker

Burton CEO on job cuts, orders, retail relations and rocker

I spoke with Burton CEO Laurent Potdevin on the eve of the Winter Olympics about a wide range of topics including Burton’s job cuts and salary reinstatements, his thoughts on…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
TransWorld announces award winners

TransWorld announces award winners

Press Release:   Hollywood, CA – TransWorld SKATEboarding just announced this year's TWS Award recipients tonight in Southern California as skateboarding stars came out in force and packed out the…

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver, Roxy and DC results for Q1

Quiksilver, Roxy and DC results for Q1

Plus, positive spots emerge in Quiksilver's business, including improving gross profits; details about Quiksilver's marketing budget for 2010. Quiksilver executives discussed this afternoon during an earnings conference call how Roxy,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Roxy announces global contest

Roxy announces global contest

Press Release:   Enter Today for a Life-Changing Adventure to Live the Dream of a ROXY Girl   February 24, 2012 - Huntington Beach, CA: Global fashion and action sports…

News May 13, 2013
Real Retail: Hobie Surf Shops

Real Retail: Hobie Surf Shops

Partner Jake Schwaner tells us about moving the Hobie store in Dana Point, why their business model works, and what brands and categories are most successful at Hobie stores.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Genesco reports Q4 and Full Year results

Press Release:   NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO - News) today reported earnings from continuing operations for the fourth quarter ended January 28, 2012,…

News May 13, 2013
A visit to a new Hurley shop-in-shop at PacSun

A visit to a new Hurley shop-in-shop at PacSun

I stumbled upon one of PacSun's new shop-in-shop concepts this week. Wow, it's a big change from old PacSun stores.

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