Billabong makes several big announcements
Billabong moves to raise capital to strengthen its balance sheet. The company also painted a grim picture of…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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DC joins Vans at JC Penney
We stopped by JC Penney to view DC's debut there and to see how new CEO Ron Johnson…
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Burton to shed some brands, change others
Burton announces major changes for Analog, The Program, Gravis and Red. Click on the story to see all…
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Naude to explore buying Billabong
Big news out of Australia today - Americas President Paul Naude wants to buy Billabong, and will take…
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Industry backs Naude bid, new CEO vows to protect brands
Woolcott, Hurley, McKnight and others on Naude's bid, an interview with new CEO Launa Inman, a timeline of…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Report: Industry vet involved in Altamont bid for BBG
According to WSJ in Australia, a former industry executive with a deep resume inside and outside the industry…
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The North Face's strategy for snowboarding
We found out more at SIA about The North Face's segmentation strategy, how it is working with specialty…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Report: Billabong sets deadline for final bids
The Wall Street Journal reports Billabong has set a deadline for final bids for the parties vying to…
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Billabong stock falls to 53 cents
After details of a potential acquisition were confirmed, Billabong's stock declined sharply when it resumed trading.
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Key category improves for Zumiez in April
A key category for Zumiez’s turned positive in April, and the company reported increased same store sales for…
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Burton layoffs
I received several emails that Burton had layoffs yesterday. I pressed hard to get accurate facts from officials…
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