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Quiksilver has deal to sell Rossignol
Quiksilver announced today that it is selling its Rossignol Group for 100 million Euros, or $147.3 million at current exchange rates, to a company headed by a former Rossignol CEO.…
News May 13, 2013
DC “star” of Quiksilver results; Hardgoods continue to dampen earnings; stock falls
Quiksilver hosted an information-packed conference call for investors today. Here are the highlights: The basics Fourth quarter revenues increased 6 percent to $779.2 million. Fourth quarter net income - excluding…
News May 13, 2013
Checking in with Adam Popp
I've been wondering lately how Adam Popp is doing, and some readers have asked as well. Adam is the young surfer who is battling testicular cancer. He used to work…
News May 13, 2013
Firewire and Lost Surfboards teaming up
Firewire Surfboards' new method of making surfboards has received an endorsement and order from Lost Surfboards. The two companies said yesterday that Lost will make a limited range of Lost…
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VF Corp to open more Vans stores
VF Corp. owns Vans and Reef, in addition to a host of other brands including Wrangler, North Face and 7 For All Mankind. Here's what CEO Eric Wiseman had to…
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Vans president cautiously optimistic on ‘08
Vans President Steve Murray told me yesterday at ASR that the company's outlook is more cautious than last year, but he still believes 2008 will be a strong year for…
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Nordstrom will open at Fashion Island
Good news for the surf and skate industry. A new Nordstrom sure to carry the industry's brands will open in Orange County at Fashion Island in spring, 2010. The new…
News May 13, 2013Macy’s reorganizes, thousands of jobs cut
Macy's announced a major reorganization today that will eliminate about 2,550 jobs. The company also announced same-store sales fell 7.1 percent in January. I think most of you are interested…
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Some good retail and economic news
Some of my friends at Atwater have been teasing me about having so much doom and gloom economic news on my site. This alert about unexpectedly good retail sales from…
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