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Brazilian Miguel Pupo joins Dakine team

Brazilian Miguel Pupo joins Dakine team

Press Release:   HOOD RIVER, Ore. (June 7, 2012) – DAKINE signs surf powerhouse Miguel Pupo to its international team. The Brazilian prodigy rounds out DAKINE’s legendary team of athletes…

News May 13, 2013
China Challenges: What they mean for prices, delivery dates, development schedules, retailers

China Challenges: What they mean for prices, delivery dates, development schedules, retailers

We talk to executives at Vans, American Joe, One Industries, The Sourcing Place, the La Jolla Group, Tilly's, BC Surf & Sport and more about the challenges in China.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Vans aims for $2.2 billion in revenue by end of 2016

Vans aims for $2.2 billion in revenue by end of 2016

Vans announced its five-year growth plan today. We have a breakdown of where the additional $1 billion in revenue will come from.

News May 13, 2013
Touring Florida Mall – CCS, Zumiez, PacSun, Tilly's, Quik, Billabong, Macy's, Dillard's, Buckle, Hollister

Touring Florida Mall – CCS, Zumiez, PacSun, Tilly's, Quik, Billabong, Macy's, Dillard's, Buckle, Hollister

I spent several hours at the Florida Mall in Orlando visiting the stores of industry brands, industry customers and industry competitors. I gathered a lot of interesting info.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Rip Curl begins Taco Tuesdays

Rip Curl begins Taco Tuesdays

Press Release:   Rip Curl will be hitting the road this summer to serve up free tacos to some of our favorite accounts and their customers! What better way to…

News May 13, 2013
Vans leads VF in Q3, VF investing big in brand

Vans leads VF in Q3, VF investing big in brand

Details from VF Corp.'s earnings call this morning including how Vans performed around the world, the investments VF is making in the brand and North Face's X Games plans.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Etnies sets world record

Etnies sets world record

Press Release:   ETNIES SKATEPARK OF LAKE FOREST CLAIMS GUINNESS WORLD RECORD ON GO SKATEBOARDING DAY   More Than 300 Skateboarders Helped to Make History by Participating in the Largest…

News May 13, 2013
Core Careers: Kelly Grismer, President, The Wheat Group

Core Careers: Kelly Grismer, President, The Wheat Group

Kelly shares the inspirational story of how he and his brothers have grown The Wheat Group into a leading accessories licensee. He also discusses global sourcing challenges.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Quiksilver reduces headcount

Quiksilver reduces headcount

As part of its quest to improve efficiencies and further globalize operations, Quiksilver Americas eliminated some positions today.

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