I imagine you are all aware that Incipio reached an agreement with Skullcandy on June 23rd to make a tender offer for the company’s common stock at a price of $5.75 representing a price of approximately $177 million. That agreement allowed Skullcandy some time (until July 23rd) to see if it could find a better […]
Another Tender Offer for Skullcandy- It Will Be Good to See the Brand Private Read More »
We’re all watching the continuing rationalization of our retail space. I suppose “rationalization” is a way too benign sounding word for a process that includes bankruptcies, store closings, job losses, margin hits, too much inventory, and struggles to increase sales and even to stay in business. As ugly as this continues to be, there are
The Impact of Market Consolidation Read More »
I’ve generally been a supporter of Zumiez’s strategy and believe they’ve done most things right. So when I see them suffering right along with everybody else in a difficult (not nearly a strong enough word) retail environment, it really brings home to me just what we’re dealing with. The numbers first, then the strategic issues.
Preparing for Long Term Market Ambiguity; Zumiez’s April 30th Quarter Read More »
The quarter and year ended March 31st weren’t great for Deckers. Mostly, you’ve probably noticed, they haven’t exactly been great for companies I’ve written about in general. What somehow got my focus as I read Deckers’ 10-K was the continued and, indeed, increasing sameness of what all the public companies are saying. Let’s start with
Is Everybody Pursuing the Same Strategies? Deckers’ Year and Quarter Read More »
Skullcandy filed a form 13D today with the Securities and Exchange Commission announcing that founder Rick Alden was going to explore a transaction to take the company private. To be clear, that doesn’t mean it will go private. Here’s the relevant section of the 13D.
Skullcandy Founder Rick Alden Considering Transaction to Take Skullcandy Private Read More »