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Volcom: More acquisitions ahead

Volcom: More acquisitions ahead

This info comes from Volcom's power point presentation at the ICR XChange this afternoon. I'm not there now and having trouble listening to the Webcast, but I can see the…

News May 13, 2013
Stussy opens Hawaii store; more on the way

Stussy opens Hawaii store; more on the way

I met with Stussy Sales Director Scott Terpstra Friday to catch up on what's going on with the brand. Glad I stopped by, because I found out that Stussy opened…

News May 13, 2013
Emerging markets next target for Op

Emerging markets next target for Op

I caught up on the Iconix Brand Group, Inc.'s second quarter conference call, which had some interesting detail about Op's launch in Wal-Mart. The brand has done so well at…

News May 13, 2013
The Buckle continues winning streak

The Buckle continues winning streak

The Buckle is still going strong while others are struggling in the tough economy. The retailer reported a 19.1 percent increase in same store sales in January. That compares to…

News May 13, 2013
I'm taking the day off

I'm taking the day off

  I'll be back Tuesday with more stories.

News May 13, 2013
Business lessons from the Gotcha era

Business lessons from the Gotcha era

I've been reading the new book about rise and fall of Gotcha and talking to Gotcha founders Joel Cooper and Michael Tomson about their experiences. The two became friends while…

News May 13, 2013
Industry vets aiming up with Allyance

Industry vets aiming up with Allyance

Johnny Monson has design chops. He worked at Gotcha during the glory years, helped build Rusty in America and Australia. The Blackhart Brotherhood, a design and marketing firm he co-founded…

News May 13, 2013
Analyst lowers Q3 PacSun estimates Economy grows less than forecast in Q2

Analyst lowers Q3 PacSun estimates Economy grows less than forecast in Q2

Concern about consumer spending led stock analyst Liz Pierce of Roth Capital Partners in Newport Beach to lower her third quarter 2008 and fiscal year 2009 earnings estimates for PacSun…

News May 13, 2013
Vans and North Face help lift VF results

Vans and North Face help lift VF results

VF Corp. recorded strong second quarter results, beating earnings estimates despite the tough economic climate and rising costs. The company credited its business model, which includes diversity in brands, geographies…

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