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Mitch Kummetz

Kummetz: PPR deal good for industry

Mitch Kummetz is a long-time and respected industry analyst with Robert W. Baird & Co. I asked him…

News May 13, 2013
Reid Pinder in Hawaii. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Billabong vet to lead Electric Europe

Electric announces a key hire in Europe, a major focus of growth for the accessories company that is…

News May 13, 2013

Volcom’s Board of Directors Recommends Stockholders Accept PPR’s Cash Tender Offer

Press Release:   Volcom’s Board of Directors Recommends Stockholders Accept PPR’s Cash Tender Offer   COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS…

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Kering (PPR) acquires high-end crocodile skin tannery

Press Release:   Kering announces the acquisition of a majority stake in France Croco   Founded in 1974…

News May 13, 2013
Updated: PPR on Volcom

Updated: PPR on Volcom executive contracts

Updated Sunday, May 15: I followed up with PPR to see if employment contracts for Volcom executives are…

News May 13, 2013

PPR changes name to Kering

Editor's note: The name is pronounced "caring" in English   Press Release: PPR Becomes Kering   Following a…

News May 13, 2013
PPR S.A. Extends Cash Tender

PPR S.A. Extends Cash Tender Offer for Volcom, Inc.

Press Release:   PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PPR S.A. (FR 0000121485, PRTP.PA, PPFP) announced today that its previously announced tender…

News May 13, 2013
Derek Sabori

Volcom embarks on big sustainability effort under new owner

Thanks to help from owner Kering (formerly PPR), Volcom is embarking on a major sustainability push to reduce…

News May 13, 2013

PPR S.A. and Volcom, Inc. Receive All Regulatory Approvals for Tender Offer

Press Release:   PARIS & COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PPR S.A. (FR 0000121485, PRTP.PA, PPFP) and Volcom, Inc.…

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