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Billabong warns of weak sales trends, exploring strategic alternatives

Billabong warns of weak sales trends, exploring strategic alternatives

The company notified the market today that sales are weaker than expected, that its EBITDA growth would be lower than planned and that is was reviewing strategic alternatives.

News May 13, 2013
Signs of stability in retail sales and port volume data

Signs of stability in retail sales and port volume data

Have we reached a bottom in the global economic downturn? A few signs indicate the answer is "maybe." Signs of stability show up in five different data sets that track…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
My favorite interviews and stories of 2011

My favorite interviews and stories of 2011

The end of the year usually means lots of "best of" lists. Here, I put together a short summary of my favorite interviews and stories and describe why I liked…

News May 13, 2013
Puerto Rico retailer Bora Bora files Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Puerto Rico retailer Bora Bora files Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Another action sports retailer has filed for bankruptcy protection. Puerto Rico-based Bora Bora Inc., an important account with four stores on the island, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Wednesday,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Rossignol announces new Snowboard Manager

Press Release:   The Rossignol Group announced it has hired Tom Lebsack as its Snowboard Division Manager for the US market.   “Tom’s dedication, work ethic, experience and passion for…

News May 13, 2013

RS by Sheckler, Rusty and Third Rail by Zoo York arrive at JC Penney

Photos of the new arrivals, plus other action sports brands and copycats at the mall. And, a jaw-dropping sale at PacSun. Fall goods are beginning to trickle into stores so…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

SIA: November sales strong, snowless December a worry

Press Release:   SIA Releases November 2011 Data November Sales Strong; Snowless December Does Not Bode as Well   WASHINGTON, DC. (January 9, 2011) - SnowSports Industries America (SIA) and…

News May 13, 2013
Apparel wholesale prices hold up while wholesale inventories and retail sales hold the bottom

Apparel wholesale prices hold up while wholesale inventories and retail sales hold the bottom

Our latest survey of economic indicators shows that the U.S. economy continues to hold the bottom, mixing in enticing tidbits of good news with occasional disappointments. Today, I put together…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Bevo Forti joins forces with 100%

Bevo Forti joins forces with 100%

Press Release:   As previewed exclusively by industry insiders in the Anaheim pits, 100% is proud and excited to announce that Bevo Forti is joining the new goggle venture.  …

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