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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
State of skate shoes – Adidas

State of skate shoes – Adidas

Tyler LaMotte, Adidas Skateboarding Business Unit Director, talks about Adidas' strategy for the skate market, digging in the archives, and expanding into apparel. Sales Sales are up. We're a brand…

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
PacSun value stores on way out

PacSun value stores on way out

Plus: What the new CEO said about action sports brands, spring plans for footwear, more color on the dramatic sales decline, a new strategy for swim, juniors brands that may…

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: Toby Bost

Looking back and ahead: Toby Bost

We pick up our “Looking back and ahead” series today with Toby Bost, the CEO of the La Jolla Group, home to O’Neill, Lost, Metal Mulisha and Rusty Clothing. He…

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
Looking back and ahead: John Vance

Looking back and ahead: John Vance

Sanuk president John Vance shares some interesting thoughts on the changing mindset at retail and the increasing specialization of brands in our "Looking back and ahead" series. What’s the biggest…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Tickets on sale for SIMA Image Awards

Tickets on sale for SIMA Image Awards

Press Release:    - Pat Parnell to Host SIMA Image Awards Ceremony -   ALISO VIEJO, Calif. (JANUARY 9, 2012) —The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) is proud to announce…

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