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Naude on West 49, RVCA, U.S. retail

Naude on West 49, RVCA, U.S. retail

An interview with Billabong North America President Paul Naude about Billabong's full-year results, including details about West 49, RVCA and U.S. retail.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Report: Billabong to make decision on diligence soon

Report: Billabong to make decision on diligence soon

According to Reuters, the new Billabong CEO said the board of directors will decide by the end of the week whether to allow TPG to conduct due diligence.

News May 13, 2013
The rising Firewire

The rising Firewire

A talk with CEO Mark Price about Firewire's relatively rapid ascent after only five years in business. How it happened, their different business model, what's next.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Federation 48 licenses Innes Clothing

Press Release:   FEDERATION 48 SIGNS LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH INNES CLOTHING   Federation 48 and Matt Hensley re-launch Innes Clothing Brand  

News May 13, 2013
Val Surf, Glik's on retail trends

Val Surf, Glik's on retail trends

As part of our Retail Panel series, we check in with retailers Val Surf and Glik's who share how they are planning for holiday, what is selling, shoppers' mindsets.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

The Buckle July comps fall slightly

Press Release:   KEARNEY, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) announced today that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the four-week period ended July…

News May 13, 2013
Journeys CEO on Canada, Schuh, skate

Journeys CEO on Canada, Schuh, skate

The CEO of Journeys parent company disclosed at an investor conference how many stores it will open in Canada in 2012, Schuh expansion in the UK, and the skate shoe…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Mervin welcomes long term collaborators to team

Mervin welcomes long term collaborators to team

Press Release:   Mervin Welcomes Tim Zimmerman, Krush Kulesza, and Jesse Burtner to the Marketing Team   Near Canada, USA (August 8, 2012) – Mervin Manufacturing welcomes an incredible crew of…

News May 13, 2013
BBG execs on Nixon, retail closures, cuts, current trends

BBG execs on Nixon, retail closures, cuts, current trends

I listened to the Billabong call and gleaned details about store closure plans, staff reductions, Nixon sale, current retail and wholesale trends, big online retail plans.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series