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Quiksilver executives take pay cut

The Quiksilver board of directors approved a pay cut for top company executives last week, according to a…

News May 13, 2013
Nike CEO Mark Parker at ASR in 2008

Nike internal review could lead to job cuts

Nike said yesterday it will streamline and restructure its company to become more efficient and get products to…

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Billabong Americas President Paul Naudí©

Billabong says no thanks to PSUN price demands

Billabong said in its half-year earnings press release and conference call that it is focusing even more on…

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The Quiksilver Women's line has been very well-received

Possible DC sale a hot topic during Quik earnings conference call

The potential sale of DC Shoes was a hot topic on Quiksilver's first quarter earnings conference call today…

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Fox rises at PacSun in 2008

Fox rises at PacSun in 2008

Fox became one of the top three brands as a percentage of net sales for PacSun in 2008,…

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Burton's offices in Irvine

Executive changes at Burton and Quiksilver

Two separate executive changes have been announced at two important industry companies. Burton said today it hired a…

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Macy's first quarter results

Macy's first quarter results better than expected

Macy's, the largest department store customer for the action sports industry, reported this morning that its first quarter…

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Nike CEO Mark Parker. Shop-eat-surf file photo

Layoffs reach Hurley as Nike cuts jobs globally

Some jobs at Hurley International have been eliminated as part of Nike's global restructuring, Nike spokeswoman Kellie Leonard…

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Frank Messman

Black Box names Frank Messman CEO and partner

Here's some news from Black Box Distribution, home to Fallen Footwear and Zero skateboards, among other brands. Frank…

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Donald Dac Clark of C&C Partners

Dac Clark on what C&C looks for in young brands

I know some small and medium-sized brands are struggling in the recession and are looking for help. Some…

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Wet Seal hires former Roxy, PacSun executive

Press Release: The Wet Seal, Inc. Announces Appointments of Kim Bajrech and Debbie Shinn as Wet Seal Divisional…

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