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Reef's approach to Outdoor market

Reef's approach to Outdoor market

A talk with Reef President Jeff Moore about how Reef is approaching the Outdoor market, segmentation strategies, if girls’ apparel will re-launch, and Miss Reef remade for OR.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Zumiez July comps rise 7.5%

Press Release:   Zumiez Inc. Reports July 2012 Sales Results Net Sales Increased 21.5% to $47.0 Million; July 2012 Comparable Store Sales Increased 7.5%  

News May 13, 2013
Curl owner ramps up customization to drive sales

Curl owner ramps up customization to drive sales

Curl ramped up customization by hiring a team of artists to paint Toms shoes every day during busy times. How it works, the impact on business, and other hot brands…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Sport Chalet posts Q1 profit

Press Release:   LOS ANGELES, Aug. 8, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sport Chalet, Inc. (SPCHA) (SPCHB), a leading operator of full-service, specialty sporting goods stores, today announced its financial results…

News May 13, 2013
CEO Pay: Total Pay Packages

CEO Pay: Total Pay Packages

Today we look at total pay packages for 24 apparel, retail and action sports executives of publicly-traded companies, including restricted stock and option grants.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Photos from the Swim Collective

Photos from the Swim Collective

We popped into the Swim Collective Tuesday to check out the swimwear show in Huntington Beach and to take a few photos of what and who we saw.

News May 13, 2013
More Billabong details, retail declines in Europe, Australia

More Billabong details, retail declines in Europe, Australia

Details about Billabong's warning about retail sales and profit shortfalls and its strategic review of options to reduce debt to strengthen its balance sheet.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Camp Woodward partners with Brain Farm

Press Release:   Season Six of the “Camp Woodward” TV Series to be Produced by New Partner   Woodward, Penn. (August 14, 2012) - Camp Woodward, the original television series,…

News May 13, 2013
Smith execs on snow season, new goggle, sunglass moves

Smith execs on snow season, new goggle, sunglass moves

Ned Post and Eric Carlson on the snow season, the surprising way they planned the '12 winter business, new techy winter products, a new sunglass brand and green initiatives.

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