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How Hurley and Converse performed in Q1

We listened to Nike's earnings call today, and have details about Hurley and Converse revenue in Q1, the…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Julian Wilson and other Nike athletes move to Hurley. Photo courtesy of Nike.

Nike brand exits surf, moves category under Hurley

A Q&A with Hurley CEO Bob Hurley about what this major move means for Hurley, and how it…

News May 13, 2013
Skullcandy CEO Jeremy Andrus. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Skullcandy CEO: We have a defendable position

Jeremy Andrus detailed why Skullcandy stands out and will survive in a crowded headphone market, key growth drivers…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Zumiez in Waikiki in December. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Zumiez's expansion plans for Europe, Canada, 2012 results

We listened to Zumiez's Q4 earnings call and have details about international expansion plans, the soft footwear category,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
The PacSun store at the Brea Mall.

Same-store sales flash report: PacSun, Zumiez, Buckle, Macy’s, Hollister and more

September same store sales came out today so I put together a customized report for you. It includes…

News May 13, 2013
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Sadeghi on industry distribution in the future

I've been talking to people lately about industry distribution in light of the changes in the PacSun business…

News May 13, 2013
VF Corp. CEO Eric Wiseman.

VF Corp to open more Vans stores

VF Corp. owns Vans and Reef, in addition to a host of other brands including Wrangler, North Face…

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver President Bernard Mariette at the ICR XChange conference in Dana Point in January.

Bernard Mariette’s employment agreement

UPDATE: I posted details about the severance agreement Feb. 13. I have not seen a filing with the…

News May 13, 2013
PacSun records strong sales in

PacSun records strong sales in February

The action sports industry's largest customer had a good month despite the difficult economy. CEO Sally Frame Kasaks'…

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Marty Samuels

Highlights from Quik shareholder meeting

I stopped by the Quiksilver shareholder meeting Friday which drew a large crowd of investors, left, who listened…

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez CEO Richard Brooks.

Zumiez same store sales rise 4.1 percent

Zumiez reported a 4.1 percent increase in April same-store sales this afternoon. Total sales rose 20 percent to…

News May 13, 2013
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