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BRA mentioned the petition at the IASC Retailer Roundtable at ASR.

BRA wants skate brands back at Surf Expo

Updated at 8:47 a.m. with additional context from BRA Executive Director Melissa Clary. The Board Retailers Association sent…

News May 13, 2013
Kevin Wattles of Neff

Neff resists alluring expansion offers for measured growth

With snow resorts opening for business thanks to cold weather, I thought it would be a good time…

News May 13, 2013
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CIT may file BK on Sunday night

From a WALL STREET JOURNAL news alert: CIT Group and Carl Icahn have reached a tentative deal that…

News May 13, 2013
Puma headquarters in Germany

Puma sales weak in U.S. in third quarter

Footwear maker Puma said today that net income declined 23.6% to Euro 67.9 million for the third quarter.…

News May 13, 2013
Julie Bartholet is the new director of sales at Black Box Distribution

Executive moves: Julie Bartholet joins Black Box

Julie Bartholet is the new director of sales at Black Box Distribution and will report to Black Box…

News May 13, 2013
Professional skater and founder of Black Box Distribution Jamie Thomas

ASR and Crossroads team up for skate trade show

Let the skate trade show wars begin. ASR is partnering with professional skater Jamie Thomas to bring his…

News May 13, 2013
Billabong International CEO Derek O'Neill

Billabong invests in Australian online retailer

Here’s some news from Billabong announced just before Christmas. The company has a conditional agreement to acquire a…

News May 13, 2013
Reef President Jim Gerson

Reef restructures sales force

Reef is restructuring its internal and external sales forces to align with different distribution channels. The company is…

News May 13, 2013
Airblaster partner Jesse Grandkoski with a Ninja Suit.

Airblaster makes big plans for Ninja Suit

The more we talk to snowboard shops, the more we keep hearing about the Airblaster brand and its…

News May 13, 2013
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