To cap off our “Looking back, looking ahead” series, we looked into our database to see what articles on Shop-eat-surf you viewed the most in 2009.
The list is both somber and celebratory.
It shows that you like to read news about industry brands and retailers – and that you like to look at photos from industry events. That you recognize and honor the passing of important industry leaders, and celebrate the joys of working in an industry fueled by passion for a sustaining lifestyle.
It’s also worth noting that while we’re listing the most-viewed articles here, several of our service pages are among our most viewed: Executive Edition login; Business Development; Membership Benefits; Executive Edition sign up and Sponsorships were all in our 2009 Top 25 most-viewed pages of any kind.
Here’s the list of your Top 25 most viewed stories of 2009, with links.
1. Active Ride Shop bankruptcy details
3. Foot Locker will expand in skate in 2009
4. Active Ride Shop files for bankruptcy
5. Quik and DC layoffs (November)
6. PM Tenore visits the White House
7. Quiksilver eliminates 200 jobs in the Americas (January)
8. Surprise winner in Active auction
9. Billabong 2008 half-year results
10. Arrest made in Dane Williams case
12. More Waterman’s Ball photos
14. Per Welinder on changes at Blitz Distribution and the future
15. Macy’s layoffs and restructuring
16. Source Interlink bankruptcy (Surfer, Surfing, Skateboarder, Snowboarder magazines)
18. Nick Adcock resigns from DC Shoes
19. Billabong on fall orders and stores
20. One Distribution has another hit with Supra
21. Nike exec on new logo and apparel
22. More details about arrest in Dane Williams murder
23. Quiksilver’s 2009 shareholder meeting