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BBG's stock falls below $1, will proceed with transformation plan

BBG's stock falls below $1, will proceed with transformation plan

For better or worse, Billabong remains under public company media microscope in Australia after TPG withdraws. Plus, Billabong family holds own at core in U.S., more context.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Mountain High opens

Mountain High opens

Press Release:   Mountain High Celebrates Largest Opening Day On Record   First Southern California Resort To Open Top To Bottom For The 16th Straight Year  

News May 13, 2013
Hollister's international plans

Hollister's international plans

A breakdown of Hollister stores by country, where the company is going next, and Hollister store opening plans for 2013. Plus, volume figures for stores opened in 2012.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Nike sells Cole Haan

Press Release:   BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NIKE, Inc. (NKE) announced today it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its Cole Haan affiliate brand to Apax Partners for $570 million.…

News May 13, 2013
Industry backs Naude bid, new CEO vows to protect brands

Industry backs Naude bid, new CEO vows to protect brands

Woolcott, Hurley, McKnight and others on Naude's bid, an interview with new CEO Launa Inman, a timeline of major Billabong changes, and an analyst rates Paul's chances.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

LIRA Clothing joins Canadian Endorphin Group

Press Release:   Monday, Nov 26, 2012, Montreal, QC – The Endorphin Group is pleased to welcome SoCal based LIRA Clothing to their portfolio of action sports brands. Endorphin will…

News May 13, 2013
Vans a star for VF – details on Q4, 2012 and 2013 forecast

Vans a star for VF – details on Q4, 2012 and 2013 forecast

We listened to VF Corp's earnings call and have lots of details on how Vans and The North Face performed in Q4 and 2012, and forecasts and plans for 2013.…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Rusty launches limited edition Matt & Kim fleece

Rusty launches limited edition Matt & Kim fleece

Press Release:   RUSTY NORTH AMERICA AND DANCE DUO GROUP, MATT & KIM, LAUNCH LIMITED EDITION "SPEAKER FLEECE" COLLABORATION   Fleece Exclusively Available Now on Pacsun.com  

News May 13, 2013
New licensing partner helps rebuild DVS

New licensing partner helps rebuild DVS

DVS President Kevin Dunlap tells us about all the changes at DVS, and how Elan Polo is helping to build back the brand, including several key investments.

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