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Updated: Billabong details Naude proposal, cuts forecast

Billabong releases details about acquisition bid led by Paul Naude and describes weakening business trends in several regions.…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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Vans a star for VF – details on Q4, 2012 and 2013 forecast

We listened to VF Corp's earnings call and have lots of details on how Vans and The North…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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Billabong requests "voluntary suspension" in trading of its stock

Billabong makes another request regarding trading of its stock as negotiations continue.

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Reef apparel for men evolves for spring

I met with several executives at Reef during ASR and heard an update on Reef men's apparel, Reef…

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Quiksilver CEO and Chairman Bob McKnight in his office at Quiksilver headquarters this month.

Quiksilver sells Cleveland Golf; will keep Rossignol

Quiksilver has been looking for ways to lessen its exposure to hard goods after getting hurt by the…

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Bob Hurley

Hurley revenues grow double digits in Q2

Nike executives hosted a conference call Wednesday to discuss second quarter earnings. A few interesting nuggets emerged about…

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Burtonäó»s West Coast headquarters in Irvine.

Burton makes another acquisition

Here's the release: BURTON ACQUIRES ALIEN WORKSHOP AND HABITAT   Company Increases Its Commitment to Boardsports by Acquiring…

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The Volcom booth at ASR in January.

Volcom earnings coming later today

Volcom releases fourth quarter and year end results this afternoon. I'll listen to the conference call and post…

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A clarification about Quiksilver layoffs

Quiksilver executives told me this afternoon I made an erroneous link earlier today between pending layoffs at the…

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March sales hurt PacSun

Same-store sales fell 8 percent at PacSun stores in March. The company experienced "significant" weekly sales volatility due…

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Hollister growing despite weak

Hollister growing despite weak economy

I'm catching up on the Abercrombie & Fitch first quarter earnings conference call from last week. The overall…

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