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The retail debate from both sides of the issue

I keep hearing that the issue of manufacturers opening their own retail stores is still a hot-button topic in the industry. The debate seems to be growing with more stores…

News May 13, 2013
Fernando Aguerre’s business tips

Fernando Aguerre’s business tips

I met Fernando Aguerre at the Waterman's Ball this year and thought, "Now here's someone I need to know!" So I trekked down to La Jolla and talked to Fernando…

News May 13, 2013
More on Chick’s sale to Dick’s

More on Chick’s sale to Dick’s

I wanted to find out more about what Chick's sale to Dick's Sporting goods could mean for the action sports industry, so I followed up with Dennis Magulick, Dick's director…

News May 13, 2013
Bob Mignogna: The PSUN distribution issue

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

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, 2013

Zumiez 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 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.…

News May 13, 2013
Atwater makes key hire to strengthen team

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…

News May 13, 2013
Quik Board eliminates execs recent raises

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
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series