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The Hollister store in New York. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Abercrombie to reduce Hollister store openings this year

Weak international sales forced Abercrombie & Fitch to cut its full year forecast and to reduce the number…

News May 13, 2013
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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
Steele Platt

Yard House owner’s tips for entrepreneurs

I'm discovering that many of you have your own companies. If you are working for someone else, there's…

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Billabong acquires Australia’s Tigerlily

Here's the press release from Australia: Gold Coast, 7 December 2007: Billabong International Limited has today reached agreement…

News May 13, 2013
Richard Woolcott expands Volcomäó»s reach with the acquisition.

Huge news! Volcom buys Electric visual

Geesh, I was just emailing with Richard Woolcott yesterday and didn't get a whiff of this. Volcom is…

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Quiksilver President Bernard Mariette at the ICR XChange conference in Dana Point in January.

Bernard Mariette out at Quiksilver

Quiksilver President Bernard Mariette, the architect of the company's troubled acquisition of Rossignol in 2005, is leaving Quiksilver,…

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The Hollister store at Westminster mall.

Same store sales fall at Hollister

One of the industry's biggest competitors had a tough month. The girls business at Hollister continues to struggle.…

News May 13, 2013
Fernando Aguerre

Fernando on the downside of rapid growth

I had an interesting interview with Reef co-founder Fernando Aguerre awhile back. There are some gems from the…

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