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Recap of Bright XIV

Recap of Bright XIV

Press Release:   More than 12.000 visitors attended the 14th edition of Bright, confirming the show's traffic increase from last winter. Europe's leading fair for skateboarding, sneakers and streetwear is…

News May 13, 2013
Billabong Group brings retailers to special fall line launch

Billabong Group brings retailers to special fall line launch

We stopped by the Billabong Group's fall line launch at the Surf & Sand in Laguna Beach Wednesday. We have lots of photos, and find out the thinking behind the…

News May 13, 2013
686 announces new team riders

686 announces new team riders

Press Release:   February 8, 2012 – Los Angeles, CA – Please join the 686 family in welcoming some new members to the roster of the Global Pro and Global…

News May 13, 2013
West 49 announces "Take the Cake" event

West 49 announces "Take the Cake" event

Press Release:   WEST 49 “TAKE THE CAKE II” - CANADA’S LARGEST SKATEBOARD EVENT IS BACK BIGGER AND BETTER IN 2012 with Kellogg’s* Cinnamon Pops* as presenting sponsor.   eventSing…

News May 13, 2013
Macy's reports Q4 and 2011 financial results

Macy's reports Q4 and 2011 financial results

Press Release:   Macy’s, Inc. Reports Its Third Consecutive Year of Significant Growth in Sales, Earnings and Cash Flow   Diluted fourth quarter EPS is $1.74, or $1.70 as adjusted;…

News May 13, 2013
Billabong and TPG stop talks despite another revised offer

Billabong and TPG stop talks despite another revised offer

Billabong said Tuesday in Australia talks have stopped with TPG Capital, which upped its bid for Billabong. Billabong's largest shareholder also weighed in on due diligence.

News May 13, 2013
The impacts of discounting, Day 2: The retail side

The impacts of discounting, Day 2: The retail side

Yesterday, I explored the issue of discounts this holiday season, how it impacts brands, and underlying issues that some believe are driving promotions in the industry. Today, retail analysts, experts…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Merchant buys more Billabong shares

Merchant buys more Billabong shares

Billabong Founder Gordon Merchant has purchased an additional 2.5 million shares of Billabong stock on the open market.

News May 13, 2013

The changing consumer: The brand perspective

Yesterday, core store owners talked about changing consumer spending patterns. I asked: Are we seeing a cyclical downturn that will be followed by a rebound? Or is this the dawn…

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