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PPR commits to environmental P&L

Press Release:   Pioneering Environmental Impact Valuation to drive Sustainability strategy of PPR’s Luxury and Sport & Lifestyle Brands  

News May 13, 2013
Smith parent buys polarized brand

Smith parent buys polarized brand

The Safilo Group said it plans to buy Polaroid Eyewear, which specializes in polarized sunglasses. Safilo detailed the purchase price, expansion plans for Polaroid.

News May 13, 2013

NRF: Online sales tax advantage stifling local stores

Press Release:   NRF Says Online Sales Tax Advantage is ‘Stifling’ Local Stores   WASHINGTON, November 30, 2011 – The National Retail Federation today urged the House Judiciary Committee to…

News May 13, 2013
The North Shore – visiting Billabong, Quiksilver houses

The North Shore – visiting Billabong, Quiksilver houses

A visit to the Billabong and Quiksilver houses at Pipeline, talking with executives and lots of photos from the day.

News 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
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
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

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
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
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series