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Europe challenges hurt Puma Q1 profits, sales

Press Release:   Trading Environment dents PUMA’s First Quarter Sales and Profit 2013 First Quarter Facts   Consolidated sales fall by 2.3% currency adjusted to € 782 million EPS reduced…

News May 15, 2013

Spy reports Q1 2013 financial results

Press Release: SPY(R) Brand Products Achieved Quarterly Growth of 14% in the 1st Quarter of 2013 Over the 1st Quarter of 2012; 8th Consecutive Quarter of Year Over Year Growth…

News May 15, 2013
DC “star” of Quiksilver results; Hardgoods continue to dampen earnings; stock falls

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

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 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 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 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…

News May 13, 2013
Nordstrom will open at Fashion Island

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, 2013

Macy’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…

News May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series