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Bob Mignogna: The PSUN distribution issue
I had coffee in San Clemente with Bob Mignogna, a consultant and behind-the-scenes deal maker who put together the sale of Xcel Wetsuits to Billabong earlier this year. Before that,…
News May 13, 2013
Board gives Quiksilver execs raises
I saw this SEC filing this morning. Executive officers at Quiksilver got a bump in pay this week: "On December 26, 2007, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors…
News May 13, 2013Zumiez slashes guidance; Dec. sales weak
It was a rough December for Zumiez. The important action sports retailer lowered its fiscal 2007 guidance this morning to 82 to 83 cents per share compared to its previous…
News May 13, 2013
Crocs CEO on Ocean Minded
Crocs CEO Ronald Snyder spent most of his presentation talking about Crocs, but he did have a few words about Ocean Minded of San Clemente, which Crocs bought in 2007.…
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Atwater makes key hire to strengthen team
Dean Bradley and Scott Madison of Atwater hired Greg Osthus this week to stabilize and strengthen Atwater's sales operation. Dean and Scott specialize in design and product and have struggled…
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Quik Board eliminates execs recent raises
I missed this yesterday when I was in a virtual whiteout while skiing at Mt. Bachelor in Oregon. Kind of hard to check the iPhone for news in those conditions.…
News May 13, 2013
Mens apparel at Nordstrom strong in January
CORRECTED: Fourth quarter same-store sales were in line with company expectations; January same-store sales were not. Sorry, I misheard that part of the conference call. - Tiffany January same-store sales…
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Reef: Platform in place, growth ahead
I headed down to Carlsbad yesterday to catch up with Reef President John Wilson and his team. Reef is coming off an intense 12 months when the company tackled several…
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SIMA “Boot camp” draws crowd, speakers
I spent Thursday morning in Laguna Beach at a "Business Boot Camp" organized by the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association. The meeting was designed to provide continuing education to industry employees…
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