Tag: Quiksilver

Financial Round-up: Nike Fiscal Report Including Hurley, Converse; H&M Posting Strong; Active Ride Shops Purchased; Quiksilver Lay-offs; Express Sues Forever 21

End of the 2nd quarter brings out another round of fiscal reports illustrating whose strategies work and where others are changing to make it work.

Retail Round-up: Quiksilver Refinances and Re-signs Kelly Slater; Lightning Bolt Makes a Comeback; Zumiez Drops 20.7%

While some in action sports take a beating as the largest surf brand refinances and a popular chain posts drastic drops, there is opportunity in revival as indicated with the re-emergence of an old legacy, Lightning Bolt.

Cowboy and Country Fashion Redefined by a New Generation of Guys Inspiring a Mash-up of Traditional Brands with Surf and Moto Influences

Going deep into the heart of the USA it’s clear that the American cowboy influences much of what makes-up male fashion in many parts of the country as the search for value, tradition, authenticity increase. Exclusive photo report. Part 2 cowgirl styles next.

Surf Brands Making Moves: Quiksilver and Roxy Sign Home Product Licensing Deal with CHF Industries; Billabong Claims Sponsorship Title of Pipeline Masters

Surf brands making waves–one from a licensing deal which could lead to others doing the same down the road, another taking top sponsorship title.

Dick Baker, Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) Chairman Emeritus and former President of OP, Passes Away

Reflecting on my talks with Dick Baker and his business prowess in preparation for a presentation at a former SIMA summit.

Quiksilver%uFFFDs New Pop-up Shop In Santa Barbara%uFFFDs Famed Blue Beetle Gives Cred to Surf Culture and the Brand

Another reason why sometimes well thought-out pop-up shops in key locations work.

Retailer Round-up: Hot Topic Grows; American Apparel Gets Cash Infusion; Quiksilver Gets Loan Extension and B-; American Eagle Hits Hard Times Along with Abercrombie & Fitch, J. Crew, and Others

The wide range of successes and slumps in the youth culture marketplace among retailers indicates vast changes for the industry and new direction for survivors.

Retail Round-up: Levi’s Sharp Decline, VF Dips but Rumored to Acquire Quiksilver, and Lay-off’s Announced for Wal-Mart, Target, and Nike–Also Rumored to Acquire Quiksilver

Unfortunately, the announcement of the stimulus package passing the Senate couldn’t stop the worst retail economy in 30 years.

Trade Show Review: Action Sports Retailer Provides Insight into Surf, Skate, Snow, MotoX Inspired Apparel Indicating Strong Retro Trends and Pacific Northwest Vibe

Action sports apparel and brands re-define themselves as seen at the January smaller, tighter show.

Quiksilver Continues to Get Hammered: 200 Laid-Off, Poorly Timed Commercial with Microsoft Debuts; Prized Jewel DC Shoes Rumored to be Sold to VFC%u2026and Here’s What Youth Markets Think

Label Networks recaps the brand’s preference placement among 13-25-year-olds in our consumer data from North America over the last 5 years (one reason why subscriptions come in handy).