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PacSun improves in Q2 – new brands help propel men's

PacSun improves in Q2 – new brands help propel men's

We listened to the conference call and have details about PacSun's strong Q2 and the company heads in to the back to school season.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

K-Swiss Q2 loss narrows, revenues decline 31%

Press Release:   WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--K•Swiss Inc. (KSWS) today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012. The operations of FORM Athletics are accounted for as a…

News May 13, 2013
WRV resists "California Kool-Aid"

WRV resists "California Kool-Aid"

A visit to WRV in Virginia Beach and a talk with LG Shaw about WRV's niche, what's selling, what the industry needs to do better, and how WRV stays true…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

G-III Apparel acquires Vilebrequin for $106.2 million

Editor's note: Luxury men's swim brand Vilebrequin had sales in 2011 of $55.9 million   Press release:   G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. Acquires Global Luxury Resort Brand Vilebrequin   --…

News May 13, 2013
What Sport Chalet said about Lib Tech, KREW, winter inventory

What Sport Chalet said about Lib Tech, KREW, winter inventory

We listened to Sport Chalet’s earnings call and have info about how the large customer is approaching winter, what it said about some brands, and its return to ski strategy.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Zumiez appoints Jo-Ann's CEO to board of directors

Editor's note: Zumiez filed the following with the SEC today.   On August 14, 2012, Zumiez Inc. (the "Company") appointed Travis D. Smith to the Company's Board of Directors. Mr.…

News May 13, 2013
John Vance on new initiatives at Freewaters

John Vance on new initiatives at Freewaters

We talk to former Sanuk President John Vance about his new role at startup shoe company Freewaters, including developments at the brand since he came on board in July.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
SIA releases Market Intelligence Report

SIA releases Market Intelligence Report

Press Release:   SIA's 2012 Snow Sports Market Intelligence Report   Washington, DC (August 21, 2012) -- SnowSports Industries America (SIA) is pleased to announce the release of the 2012…

News May 13, 2013
Jeremy Andrus on why he is leaving Skullcandy

Jeremy Andrus on why he is leaving Skullcandy

An interview with departing CEO Jeremy Andrus about why he is leaving, what's next, his favorite part of the job, and the most challenging part of his tenure there.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series