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Smith Optics announces new hires

With summer just around the corner, Smith Optics announced this week several new hires and staff promotions to…

News May 21, 2014
Dresses are the brand's most popular category - Photo courtesy of O'Neill

O'Neill ramps up focus on women's

We talk with O'Neill Women's GM Kari Johnson about changes in the division, where the brand is focusing…

News May 20, 2014
Oakley releases

Oakley releases "A Story of Disruption" global brand film narrated by Kevin Spacey

Oakley, Inc. today released ‘A Story of Disruption’, a short film that explores the Oakley brand philosophy and…

News May 20, 2014
Roger Hinds wins Ben Aipa

Roger Hinds wins Ben Aipa tribute at Boardroom show

Longtime surfboard craftsman Roger Hinds paid the ultimate tribute to Ben Aipa this weekend.

News May 20, 2014
Shop-eat-surf file photo

Urban Outfitters comments on weak Q1 performance, changes coming, activewear launch

Urban Outfitters executives discussed the poor Q1 performance of the company’s Urban Outfitters chain and provided a few…

Executive Edition May 20, 2014
Sock brand Richer Poorer is moving into the action sports space with a sock designed for skateboarders - Photo courtesy of Richer Poorer

Sock brand Richer Poorer expanding into action sports backed by some interesting investors

CEO Tim Morse, who grew up in Laguna Beach, shares how the brand is expanding beyond the contemporary…

Executive Edition May 19, 2014
Rhythm launches girls debut

Rhythm launches girls debut ‘You Me & The Sea’ swimwear collection

Rhythm is excited to annouce the lauch of their debut girls ‘You Me & The Sea’ swimwear collection…

News May 19, 2014
Vans welcomes Geoff Rowley to

Vans welcomes Geoff Rowley to apparel program

Vans, the original action sports lifestyle footwear and apparel brand, today announced the addition of Legendary Skateboarder Geoff…

News May 19, 2014
Steve Olson

Seven influential skateboarders recognized at the 5th annual Skateboarding Hall of Fame

Last night, the International Association of Skateboard Companies (IASC) and the International Skateboarding Hall of Fame (ISHOF) joined…

News May 19, 2014
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Strategy & Planning Series
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