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Comprehensive September retail report – including some good news

Comprehensive September retail report – including some good news

Today we offer an expanded roundup of retail performance for September that includes action sports industry customers, teen retailers, discount chains, department stores, and other specialty retailers. The goal is…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Talking retail with Volcom's Hawaii DM

Talking retail with Volcom's Hawaii DM

While in Hawaii last week, I spent a few hours with Ian McNulty, who runs Volcom’s retail operation on the Islands, and visited Volcom stores.

News May 13, 2013
VF CEO on Reef, Vans, acquisitions, replenishment and more

VF CEO on Reef, Vans, acquisitions, replenishment and more

VF Corp. CEO Eric Wiseman shared lots of interesting information about VF's third quarter performance and other company news and views on a conference call with analysts this afternoon. (To…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Nike reports Q2 financial results

Nike reports Q2 financial results

Press Release:   Revenues up 18 percent to $5.7 billion, up 16 percent excluding currency changes   Diluted earnings per share up 6 percent to $1.00   Worldwide futures orders…

News May 13, 2013

Journeys comments on skate shoes

Genesco, the parent company of mall-based shoe retailer Journeys, a big customer for skate shoe brands, discussed on its conference call this morning how skate shoes performed during the quarter…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Get ready for Agenda

Get ready for Agenda

We talk with Agenda President Aaron Levant about the upcoming show, which starts Thursday, including about the new location at the Long Beach Convention Center.

News May 13, 2013
Looking back and ahead: Mike West

Looking back and ahead: Mike West

Mike West, president and founder of snowboard outerwear company 686, addresses how the recession has impacted the industry’s psyche and the importance of the industry working together in our “Looking…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Mike Mechling joins Roark sales team

Press Release:   Roark™ adds Orange County Powerhouse Mike Mechling to Sales Team   Laguna Beach, CA – In a move to bolster their “Core Southern California First” strategy, Roark…

News May 13, 2013
Inside Skullcandy's executive team

Inside Skullcandy's executive team

PARK CITY, UTAH Headphone company Skullcandy continues to make surprising and intriguing moves.

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