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Ambission works to break in from afar
One of the young founders of Ambission based in Arroyo Grande in the Central Coast recently emailed me with the story of his brand. It's a pretty good story and…
News May 13, 2013
Bob McKnight: The manufacturer’s view
Bob and I talked about this issue, among others, as part of a larger interview. I think it provides some insight into Quiksilver's approach and reasoning behind its retail strategy:…
News May 13, 2013
Holiday outlook: Beach Bums
The mood seems uncertain as the holiday shopping season gets underway. The stock market's erratic, the housing market has slowed, gas prices are soaring. So I asked asked a few…
News May 13, 2013
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…
News May 13, 2013
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…
News May 13, 2013
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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