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Looking back and ahead: Mikke Pierson

Looking back and ahead: Mikke Pierson

Mikke Pierson, co-owner of ZJ Boarding House in Santa Monica, Calif., discusses the trauma of laying off long-term employees, adjusting to the new reality of consumer spending, and how he…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Quiksilver presents 'Surf and Skate' auction

Quiksilver presents 'Surf and Skate' auction

Press Release:   VENICE ART WALK KICKS OFF WITH THE 2ND ANNUAL ‘SURF & SKATE’ AUCTION PRESENTED BY 585 BOARDRIDERS, QUIKSILVER’S NEW CONCEPT STORE, FEATURING CREATIVE ART FOR A GOOD…

News May 13, 2013
Salty Peaks owner: It's guerilla warfare

Salty Peaks owner: It's guerilla warfare

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH I met with the owner of Salty Peaks when I was in Utah after hearing several brand executives discuss how important the store is in the…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Oakley Surf Shop Challenge hits East Coast

Oakley Surf Shop Challenge hits East Coast

Press Release:   2012 OAKLEY SURF SHOP CHALLENGE PRESENTED BY SURFER MAGAZINE HITS THE EAST COAST THIS WEEK FOR MID-ATLANTIC AND NORTHEAST REGIONAL QUALIFIERS   Local Surf Shops to Compete…

News May 13, 2013
Core Careers: Kelley Bruemmer, Reef Girls Footwear Category Director

Core Careers: Kelley Bruemmer, Reef Girls Footwear Category Director

Today in our Core Career series we hear from Kelly Bruemmer, Reef Girls Footwear Category Director. Kelley shares three key lessons she has learned in her career and describes some…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Tilly's discloses expected share price

Tilly's discloses expected share price

One of the industry's largest retail customers is on the verge of going public. Most of the proceeds will go to shareholders and founders Hezy Shaked and Tilly Levine.

News May 13, 2013
Foot Locker discloses CCS store plans

Foot Locker discloses CCS store plans

Foot Locker Inc. disclosed on its conference call this morning how many CCS stores it would open in 2010. Executives also mentioned how CCS's online operation performed in the fourth…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Burton exceeds financial targets

Burton exceeds financial targets

Jake Burton sent out a memo to U.S. employees last week saying the company achieved its financial targets for the year and would pay bonuses.

News May 13, 2013
Store tour: Active, Tilly's, DC, Vans, PacSun, Hurley

Store tour: Active, Tilly's, DC, Vans, PacSun, Hurley

I went to 13 stores to see what brands are getting the most love and to assess the promotional environment. One young brand is getting a big ride at Urban.

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