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A Zumiez store in Orange

All hail Zumiez – and Blue Tomato

Once again, Zumiez is a top performer at the mall. Details about the retailer's Q2, expansion plans, comments…

Executive Edition September 5, 2014
Quiksilver details plans to

Quiksilver details plans to improve business with core accounts

Revenue in the wholesale channel declined substantially again for Quiksilver in Q3, and CEO Andy Mooney outlined ways…

Executive Edition September 4, 2014
Wholesale

Wholesale, DC woes hurt Quiksilver again in Q3

Details about another difficult quarter for Quiksilver, for all three of its brands, and for its two largest…

Executive Edition September 4, 2014
Nixon Paris will open on rue Froissart in le Marais - Photo courtesy of Nixon

Nixon co-founder on global retail plans, new Europe stores

Nixon will open stores in Paris and London this fall, with more locations planned. Chad DiNenna answers some…

News September 3, 2014
The Patagonia store in Manly - Photo courtesy of Patagonia

Patagonia's plans for Australia and New Zealand

A talk with Dane O'Shanassy, Patagonia's GM for Australia and New Zealand, formerly of Rip Curl, about the…

Executive Edition September 2, 2014
Billabong update on supply

Billabong update on supply chain and organizational changes, new financial disciplines

Major changes are coming to the supply chain, and new financial disciplines being installed. We have the details,…

Executive Edition August 28, 2014
Billabong: Asia Pacific a star

Billabong: Asia Pacific a star performer in 2014

All the bad publicity during the takeover struggles did not seem to damage Billabong results in Asia Pacific.…

Executive Edition August 28, 2014
Details about Billabong Europe

Details about Billabong Europe performance

Europe has been resized on a lower sales base, Billabong CEO Neil Fiske said. Details on the numbers,…

Executive Edition August 28, 2014
Billabong's retail

Billabong's retail, ecommerce and omni-channel plans

Retail is still a big component of Billabong's business. The company gave a major update on future plans…

Executive Edition August 28, 2014
Billabong unveils wholesale

Billabong unveils wholesale "win back" strategy for U.S., comments on Jack's changes

During Billabong’s Fiscal ’14 earnings conference call, CEO Neil Fiske emphasized how the company is working to “win…

Executive Edition August 28, 2014
Billabong: Brand changes

Billabong: Brand changes, new marketing and product strategies

Here’s what CEO Neil Fiske had to say about the RVCA, Element, Billabong and emerging brands, and new…

Executive Edition August 28, 2014
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Strategy & Planning Series
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