I guess what I’d like to do is start with the list from their 10-Q of where the company will be focusing their turnaround efforts. “• Putting the customer at the center of everything we do Defining a clear positioning for our brands in a rapidly changing and highly competitive marketplace Delivering a compelling and […]
Abercrombie & Fitch’s May 2nd Quarter: Another Turnaround in Progress Read More »
Here’s an article that contains additional information on why she resigned. I might not normally choose to post this, but it may provide some additional insight into Quiksilver’s turnaround efforts. You can decide for yourself what significance it has or does not have.
Further Information on Elizabeth Dolan Resignation from Quiksilver Board Read More »
There wasn’t that much to say in either the 10-Q for May 2nd or the conference call. Bottom line is we’re all kind of hanging out waiting to see if PacSun can get further traction with its strategy before the continuing losses take too big a toll on the balance sheet and some more dramatic
PacSun’s Quarterly Results: More of the Same Read More »
Deckers (owner of Sanuk) has gone and changed their year end from December 31st to March 31st. So the recently released 10K reports on the year that ended March 31st, 2015 compares it to the year ended December 31st, 2013 as well as reporting on the quarter that ended March 31st 2015. I’ll compare the
Deckers’ Annual Report: Can Niche Brands Become Global Lifestyle Brands? Read More »
Quik filed an 8K today announcing that a director, Elizabeth Dolan, had resigned from the board effective immediately. Here’s what she said in her resignation letter. Dear fellow Quiksilver Directors: It is with regret that I inform you that I am resigning from the Quiksilver board effective immediately. I joined this board with a strong
Quiksilver Director Resigns- and She Doesn’t Sound Happy. Read More »
A gentleman named Jerry Useem wrote an article with this title for the June 2015 issue of The Atlantic. You can read the whole article here. It reviews research on how behavior in the work place impacts your success or failure. I would urge you to read the whole thing, but I particularly want to
Why It Pays to be a Jerk Read More »
Most of you are probably aware that the Surf Industry Summit took place in Cabo starting about 10 days ago. The keynote speaker on the first night was Quiksilver founder and Chairman Bob McKnight. His speech was somewhat controversial. The text is available on Shop Eat, Surf, but only if you’re an Executive Member. I’m
The Surf Industry and Bob McKnight’s Conference Speech: Points of Contact Read More »
We all give lip service to the speed of technological change. I imagine most of you have heard that the first driverless 18 wheel trucks are on the highways in Nevada. For the time being, they’ve got a driver accompanying them, but I don’t expect that to last. Here’s a link to the story in
Speaking of Technology…… Read More »
I’ve been writing, talking and thinking a lot lately about the evolution of the retail market; about HOW YOU SELL STUFF TO PEOPLE and WHY THEY BUY IT. Skullcandy CEO Hoby Darling has a plan, and he sure talks pretty about how the company is making it happen. I recommend you read his opening statement
Skullcandy’s March 31st Quarter; Confronting the New Retail Environment Read More »
I have admired SPY for the organizational, strategic positioning, and expense control changes they’ve implemented in the last couple of years. But there’s a limit to how far you can reduce expenses. After that, SPY has to find ways to increase sales or its gross margin to find a way out from under its $21.5
SPY’s March 31 Quarter; Curious About the Inventory Read More »