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Two chains say weak snow hurt sales

Two chains say weak snow hurt sales

Dick's Sporting Goods and Big 5 told the market that weak winter conditions are hurting sales in the fourth quarter. Big 5 greatly reduced its earnings forecast.

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

SIA creates backcountry experience for 2012

Press Release:   Snow Show's BC Experience will showcase backcountry experts, equipment & safety practices  

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
Burton SVP on Burton Mountain Festival

Burton SVP on Burton Mountain Festival

I followed up with SVP of Marketing Sam Paschel to find out more about the thinking behind the comprehensive Burton Mountain Festival, a 10-stop series.

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
Zumiez beats expectations again

Zumiez beats expectations again

Zumiez knocked it out of the park in January.

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

Alli Sports teams up with YouTube

Press Release:   ALLI SPORTS YOUTUBE CHANNEL NOW OFFERING DAILY ORIGINAL ACTION SPORTS CONTENT   “Inside Alli Sports”, “The Frendly Times” and “AWSM on Alli” with Todd Richards Headline the…

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