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New Vans Americas president named

New Vans Americas president named

Kevin Bailey has been named president of Vans Americas. Bailey used to run Vans' retail division and was a key executive during the company's turnaround years of 2002-03, Steve Murray,…

News May 13, 2013

Quiksilver stock down in early morning trading

Quiksilver's stock fell 18 percent in early morning trading as investors worried about the high interest rates on its new financing agreements and other issues regarding its liquidity. Here's a…

News May 13, 2013
New Surf Summit dates announced; space still available

New Surf Summit dates announced; space still available

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News May 13, 2013
Dac Clark on what C&C looks for in young brands

Dac Clark on what C&C looks for in young brands

I know some small and medium-sized brands are struggling in the recession and are looking for help. Some brands may opt for the licensing model, so I asked Donald "DAC"…

News May 13, 2013
Roy Turner on next Surf Expo trade show

Roy Turner on next Surf Expo trade show

We continue checking in with trade shows today as trade show season approaches. Today, we hear from Roy Turner of Surf Expo. One new Surf Expo feature Roy discusses is…

News May 13, 2013
Dick's Sporting Goods acquiring six Joe's locations

Dick's Sporting Goods acquiring six Joe's locations

Dick's Sporting Goods, which acquired important industry customer Chick's Sporting Goods in 2007, will take over six former locations of bankrupt retailer Joe's Sports, Outdoor & More, according to the…

News May 13, 2013

Iconix CEO on Op, Ed Hardy

I'm catching up on the Iconix earnings conference call from earlier this week in which CEO Neil Cole discussed how the company's Op brand is performing in Wal-Mart and international…

News May 13, 2013
The Buckle's earnings growth slows but retailer still outperforms retail peers

The Buckle's earnings growth slows but retailer still outperforms retail peers

Industry retail customer The Buckle reported second quarter earnings today. - Sales rose 13.6 percent - Same-store sales rose 8.6 percent - Net income rose 12.1 percent to $25 million…

News May 13, 2013

August same-store sales decline for many though drops are not severe for most

August same-store sales were down for many retailers compared to last year, but the declines were not in the double-digit range in most cases. With the late Labor Day, some…

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