Patagonia up close – growth rates, retail plans, surf
A talk with VP of Marketing Rob BonDurant about Patagonia's annual growth rate, its successful women’s business, its…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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Action Sports in China – increasing participation
Today in our China series, we look at how brands are working to increase participation in action sports…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
No Quik Pro NYC next year
Quiksilver announced it will not return to New York City in 2012.
News May 13, 2013
Reef launches premium closed-toe line
Reef is launching a new segment of men’s shoes, RESRV, which targets a design-savvy consumer and boutique-style retailers.…
News May 13, 2013
Billabong Group brings retailers to special fall line launch
We stopped by the Billabong Group's fall line launch at the Surf & Sand in Laguna Beach Wednesday.…
News May 13, 2013
Reef's results, new positioning, girls plans, online strategy, men's apparel play
A talk with Jeff Moore about Reef's go-forward strategy, expanding beyond Miss Reef, footwear plans for men and…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
PacSun: Emerging brands on roll
We listened to PacSun's earnings call and have details about Q4 results, store closure plans, how heritage and…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Tilly's vs. Zumiez vs. PacSun
The industry’s largest customers have filed results for 2011. We compare them on 12 key metrics.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Howe on return to design DNA, business trends, surf shop growth
Jade Howe on his new team, a return to Howe's DNA, how the brand is growing at surf…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
More details about DVS bankruptcy filing
We read the court files this morning and have more information about the DVS bankruptcy filing including its…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Skullcandy execs on Europe, Best Buy, competition, more
Highlights from Skullcandy's talk at a conference including its relationship with struggling Best Buy, how it is managing…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
