Billabong stock falls to 53 cents
After details of a potential acquisition were confirmed, Billabong's stock declined sharply when it resumed trading.
News May 13, 2013
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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, 2013Volcom’s Richard Woolcott on taking risks
One of the things I talked about with Richard Woolcott at ASR is this issue of "sameness" in…
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O’Neill Clothing beefs up executive team
O'Neill Clothing sent me this news early this morning. The company has named Marty Mathiesen vice president of…
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Bob McKnight: The manufacturer’s view
Bob and I talked about this issue, among others, as part of a larger interview. I think it…
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La Jolla Group promotes Forsell and Gage
Some executive moves at La Jolla. Here's the release: Irvine, CA (January 8, 2008) - La Jolla Group…
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Business lessons from the Gotcha era
I've been reading the new book about rise and fall of Gotcha and talking to Gotcha founders Joel…
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A closer look at the strategy for Lost Girls
As I was reporting my juniors series this week, a few retailers mentioned Lost Girls sold through well…
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Hurley and Converse revenues log high-teens growth in quarter
Nike Inc. executives said yesterday during an earnings conference call with analysts that revenues from its Hurley and…
News May 13, 2013The changing consumer: The brand perspective
Yesterday, core store owners talked about changing consumer spending patterns. I asked: Are we seeing a cyclical downturn…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Steve Murray on changes in VF's structure
I followed up with Vans President Steve Murray to ask what yesterday's restructuring at VF means for VF…
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