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Quiksilver and ESPN settle lawsuit over X Games issue

Here's the press release: NEW YORK & HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ESPN, Inc. and Quiksilver, Inc. (NYSE: ZQK - News) announced today that they have resolved the trademark related lawsuits between…

News May 13, 2013

ICRX Report: PacSun moving RVCA to all doors

"Rumors of our demise are greatly exaggerated," a hoarse Sally Frame Kasaks said to kick off Pacific Sunwear of California's presentation at the 11th ICR Exchange conference this morning at…

News May 13, 2013
ASR Report: Smaller, but doing business

ASR Report: Smaller, but doing business

Here's a quick update on the scene at ASR. As expected, there are definitely fewer brands and retailers at the show. The overall space the show occupies at the San…

News May 13, 2013
January results for PacSun, Buckle, Urban Outfitters, Macy's and more

January results for PacSun, Buckle, Urban Outfitters, Macy's and more

The numbers may look grim, but several retailers said January sales met expectations or were a little better than forecast. The Buckle, Urban Outfitters and American Apparel continue to outperform…

News May 13, 2013
Fyasko growing with art-driven T's and more

Fyasko growing with art-driven T's and more

I finally got a chance to meet some of the team behind Fyasko, a small, up-and-coming brand that I have heard about from a few retailers. Bobby Abdel at Jack's…

News May 13, 2013

Firewire not impacted by Perrin bankruptcy

News surfaced out of Australia this week that Matthew Perrin filed for bankruptcy. Perrin, a former Billabong CEO, is a lead investor in surfboard maker Firewire. Firewire CEO Mark Price…

News May 13, 2013
Active closes five stores, more closures planned

Active closes five stores, more closures planned

Active Ride Shop, one of the industry's largest customers which embarked on a rapid expansion in the past few years, has closed five stores so far this month. Active stores…

News May 13, 2013
Fox rises at PacSun in 2008

Fox rises at PacSun in 2008

Fox became one of the top three brands as a percentage of net sales for PacSun in 2008, overtaking Volcom, according to Pacific Sunwear's annual report released today. Fox accounted…

News May 13, 2013
Remembering Dick Baker, Part I

Remembering Dick Baker, Part I

Click here to read more tributes to Dick on Remembering Dick Baker, Part II Updated Monday 8:05 p.m.

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