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Leadership in challenging

Leadership in challenging times: Day 2, Managers

Yesterday, I focused on advice for navigating downturns for and from CEOs. Today, I focus on managers, with…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
ICRX Report: Volcom's strength

ICRX Report: Volcom's strength this year linked to supporting core specialty stores

Volcom's strategy for maintaining solid financials in the coming year rests on supporting core retailers with unique product,…

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver board member

Quiksilver board member Timothy Harmon resigns

More Quiksilver news today. In a filing with the SEC, Quiksilver said board member Timothy Harmon has resigned.…

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver CEO Bob McKnight

Quiksilver appoints new board member

Quiksilver and Bob McKnight deepen their relationship with USC with new board member James Ellis, dean of USC's…

News May 13, 2013
Rip Curl USA Marketing Director Dylan Slater

Kelly Gibson on new HB store, reinventing Rip Curl and more

I met with Rip Curl USA CEO Kelly Gibson last week and had an informative talk about Rip…

News May 13, 2013
The Active store in downtown San Diego

Active files for bankruptcy protection to reorganize

Active Ride Shop said today it will file a petition for bankruptcy protection this afternoon. The Chapter 11…

News May 13, 2013
La Jolla Group CEO Toby Bost

Rusty to create collection for JCPenney

The La Jolla Group announced tonight a new segmenting strategy for Rusty. Rusty is creating a special young…

News May 13, 2013
Volcom CEO Richard Woolcott

Richard Woolcott helps rescue injured surfer

Updated Thursday 6:11 a.m. with link to new Register story with more details of the rescue Laguna Beach…

News May 13, 2013
Former Reef President John Wilson

John Wilson leaves Reef

Reef President John Wilson is leaving the company. Here is the announcement that was sent to employees today.…

News May 13, 2013

New global CEO for Rip Curl

From Surfer's Village Rip Curl names Olivier Cantet as new Chief Exec. Officer Rip Curl International today announced…

News May 13, 2013
Kasaks out

Kasaks out, Schoenfeld in as PacSun CEO and President

PacSun today said Gary Schoenfeld will replace Sally Frame Kasaks as president and CEO of the big teen…

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