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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
Sport Chalet results paint

Sport Chalet results paint bleak picture for industry retailer

Sport Chalet total sales declined 10 percent to $104.6 million in the quarter ended Dec. 28, and same-store…

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Canadian retailer West 49

Canadian retailer West 49 rejects Adrenalina bid

West 49, a major action sports retailer in Canada, today rejected an unsolicited takeover bid from Adrenalina. Adrenalina,…

News May 13, 2013
Mike West

686 president on sales trends, the challenges of snow and intriguing alliances

This week, we are checking in with snow companies as the season gets underway. Recently I spent some…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Burton CEO Laurent Potdevin.

Burton CEO on job cuts, orders, retail relations and rocker

I spoke with Burton CEO Laurent Potdevin on the eve of the Winter Olympics about a wide range…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
The 6.0/Hurley/Converse store at Irvine Spectrum.

Nike details action sports plans, big apparel push – Hurley growth details

Nike details growth targets for Hurley, Converse and Nike action sports brands. Nike action brands are a "welcomed…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Paul Magaki

Sole Tech COO leaving

Some changes are occurring in the top management ranks at Sole Tech.

News May 13, 2013
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Breckenridge retailer on snow trends

Mountain Wave owner John George tells us what brands are selling, how business is going so far this…

News May 13, 2013
Mervin Manufacturing co-founder Pete Saari with a cutout of partner Mike Olson

Mervin to launch surfboards

They revolutionized snowboards with their Banana rocker boards, and now Mervin is turning its attention to surfboards. Plus,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
The payouts: What Volcom

The payouts: What Volcom execs, others could earn

A chart detailing what the top shareholders, executives officers and board members could earn if PPR acquires the…

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Betty Rides expands to swim

Betty Rides expands to swim

We met executives from Betty Rides at the SIMA Surf Summit this year and were intrigued. A snow…

News May 13, 2013
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series