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Roxy SVP of Design and Merchandising departs

Roxy SVP of Design and Merchandising departs

Laurie Etheridge, Roxy Senior Vice President of Design and Merchandising, has left Quiksilver after her job was eliminated. Laurie told me she was grateful for her experiences at Quiksilver, and…

News May 13, 2013

Urban Outfitters posts strong Q3 results

Urban Outfitters, one of the best performers at the mall during the recession, said this morning that third quarter net income rose 5.2% to $62.3 million. The company reported last…

News May 13, 2013
Jeff Berg on Swell sale

Jeff Berg on Swell sale

This morning, I emailed Jeff Berg, the majority owner and co-founder of Swell, to find out why he agreed to sell the online retailer to Billabong. Jeff also recently sold…

News May 13, 2013
Sport Chek parent reports Q3 results

Sport Chek parent reports Q3 results

Another important Canadian retail customer that is increasingly getting into the action sports game reported third quarter earnings yesterday. The Forzani Group has 350 corporate and 218 franchise sporting goods…

News May 13, 2013
Surfline cameras to appear on Surfer and Surfing websites

Surfline cameras to appear on Surfer and Surfing websites

Press release: SURFER AND SURFING DIGITAL PLATFORMS JOIN FORCES WITH SURFLINE

News May 13, 2013
Matt Biolos on Lost's new skateboard line

Matt Biolos on Lost's new skateboard line

Lost is branching out beyond its surfboard roots to make skateboards. I spoke with Lost co-founder and famous surfboard shaper Matt Biolos about the new skateboards at Surf Expo. Matt…

News May 13, 2013
Murray, Woolcott and Blankinship on ASR

Murray, Woolcott and Blankinship on ASR

Here is some reaction to ASR from Steve Murray, President of VF’s Action Sports Coalition sports, RVCA President Brad Blankenship and Volcom CEO Richard Woolcott. Steve Murray Steve said he…

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez moving warehouse to Corona

Zumiez moving warehouse to Corona

Updated 2:15 p.m. with additional information from CFO Trevor Lang. Zumiez announced this morning it is moving its warehouse and distribution center to Corona, Calif. from the current location at…

News May 13, 2013
Urban CEO: Nothing more boring than last year's best seller

Urban CEO: Nothing more boring than last year's best seller

Urban Outfitters CEO Glen Senk had some interesting things to say during the company’s fourth quarter earnings conference call last week about the company’s business in 2009, its priorities for…

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