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Apple to acquire Beats for $3 billion

Apple confirms it is acquiring Skullcandy competitor Beats, five years after Beats launched.

News May 28, 2014
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Macy's describes Q1 sales trends as soft

Industry customer Macy's reported first quarter earnings this morning.

News May 13, 2014
SPY CEO Michael Marckx and Board Chairman and major shareholder Seth Hamot at SIA this year - Photo by Shop-eat-surf

SPY reports quarterly results, CEO details turnaround status, changes for 2014

Details about SPY results plus an interview with CEO Michael Marckx about the improved performance, strategies that are…

Executive Edition May 6, 2014
Skullcandy's Crusher headphone continues to perform well domestically and internationally - Shop-eat-surf file photo

Skullcandy CEO encouraged by Q1 results

Details from Skullcandy's earnings call this afternoon including what new strategies are working for the brand, Q1 financial…

Executive Edition May 1, 2014
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Columbia outlines strategy for Prana

We listened to Columbia Sportswear's earnings call to find out more about the company's plans for Prana, including…

Executive Edition April 29, 2014
The Prana booth at Surf Expo in 2012 - Shop-eat-surf file photo

Columbia Sportswear to acquire Prana for $190 million

Columbia makes a move to diversify its business and buys the growing yoga and lifestyle brand Prana, based…

News April 29, 2014
VF sings Vans' praises

VF sings Vans' praises

VF provided many details about how Vans performed globally in Q1 during an earnings conference call this morning,…

Executive Edition April 24, 2014
Sanuk's popular Yoga Sling style

Deckers details Sanuk results, full year outlook

How Sanuk performed in the first three months of the year, the full year revenue forecast, and what…

Executive Edition April 24, 2014
Salomon is one of the many brands owned by Amer Sports

Amer Sports: Winter Sports Equipment business resilient in Q1

Finland-based Amer Sports, which owns several winter sports and outdoor brands including Salomon, Atomic, Arc'teryx, Nikita and Bonfire,…

News April 23, 2014
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Strong spring boosts total season results for Vail Resorts

Vail Resorts, which owns eight mountain resorts in several states including Colorado, Utah, California and Nevada, reported season…

News April 23, 2014
The Levi Strauss booth at Magic

Levi Strauss provides more detail about major restructuring plan

We listened to the Levi Strauss earnings call this week to find out more about the restructuring, which…

Executive Edition April 9, 2014
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