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Leadership in challenging times: Day 2, Managers

Leadership in challenging times: Day 2, Managers

Yesterday, I focused on advice for navigating downturns for and from CEOs. Today, I focus on managers, with industry leaders sharing what they need from their managers in today's environment,…

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
European retail comps stable, but lower than expectations

European retail comps stable, but lower than expectations

The retail comps for December in Europe are in, and they show the impacts of a global recession playing out in the European Union. A silver lining for industry sales…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Neff to speak at NGCB conference

Press Release:   Neff Headwear Founder Shaun Neff Invited to Speak at Next Great Consumer Brands Conference   Shaun Neff, Founder of leading active lifestyle brand Neff Headwear, has been…

News May 13, 2013

Looking for fashion clues at Urban Outfitters

Urban Outfitters stores are doing better than most in this environment, so I decided to dig a little deeper to find clues about what is working for them that other…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Industry inspires greeting card company

Industry inspires greeting card company

Press Release:   While greeting cards and action sports may seem like an unlikely duo, Bohemian Cards is aiming to prove the contrary. A new take on a greeting card…

News May 13, 2013
The new consumer-protection law: an interview with the Consumer Product Safety Commission

The new consumer-protection law: an interview with the Consumer Product Safety Commission

Action sports apparel companies are scrambling to understand, prepare and comply with a new consumer-safety law that requires testing of clothes and other products for lead and phthalates, which are…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Volcom VP on what's new for next snow season

Volcom VP on what's new for next snow season

Dutch Schultz shares details about new Volcom snow initiatives including expanded fits, Guide Proven Technology collection, little girls and more.

News May 13, 2013
PacSun's new merchandising look and focus

PacSun's new merchandising look and focus

Pacific Sunwear CEO Sally Frame Kasaks told the audience at an investors' conference last week that the company has broadened its focus beyond its surf and skate roots. Now, PacSun…

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