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Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Updated: Billabong receives another takeover offer

Another, unnamed suitor has emerged for Billabong, but news reports from Australia identified the bidder as Bain Capital.

News May 13, 2013
Ugg at SIA. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Ugly results for Ugg – plus Teva and Sanuk Q3 sales

We listened to Deckers call today. Details about the many challenges for Ugg in Q3, plus details about…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
New Quiksilver CEO Andy Mooney. Photo courtesy of PR Web.

Market likes new Quik CEO, Mooney salary details

The stock market is cheering the resume of new Quiksilver CEO Andy Mooney. Plus, details about Mooney's pay…

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Sanuk logs big growth in Q4 and 2012 – plans for 2013

We listened to Deckers' earnings call this afternoon and have details about Sanuk revenues last year and plans…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Photo courtesy of Volcom

Kering comments on Volcom, Electric, Puma in Q1

We listened to Kering's (formerly PPR) conference call this morning and have details about how Volcom, Electric and…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
The Volcom management team at the companyäó»s shareholder meeting earlier this year.

Interesting Volcom business notes

Volcom CFO Doug Collier spoke at an investor's conference in New York this week. I listened to the…

News May 13, 2013
Hollister same-store sales

Hollister same-store sales decline slightly

Abercrombie & Fitch reported third quarter results today. Hollister same-store sales declined 1 percent. Hollister net sales increased…

News May 13, 2013
Spyder Surf in Hermosa Beach. This is the menäó»s store at the Pier.

Spyder Surf: Challenging year ahead

So far, I'm hearing the holidays weren't so good for surf shops. I talked to several owners yesterday…

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Girls and juniors still

Girls and juniors still difficult for Abercrombie

Abercrombie & Fitch continues to have problems with its female sector across all its retail concepts. Girls, juniors…

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Macy’s expects sales pickup in third quarter

Here are some details from the Macy's earnings release and conference call yesterday.The business now and the rest…

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Liz Pierce of Roth Capital Partners

Analyst lowers Q3 PacSun estimates Economy grows less than forecast in Q2

Concern about consumer spending led stock analyst Liz Pierce of Roth Capital Partners in Newport Beach to lower…

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