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SIMA Boot Camp: How to connect to Today's Millenials

Michael Wood, the Senior VP of Syndicated Research at Teen Research Unlimited (TRU), presented a very dynamic and…

News May 13, 2013
Fernando and Santiago Aguerre talk to Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh at Surf Summit last year

Amazon aquiring online shoe retailer Zappos

Amazon is acquiring online shoe retailer Zappos, an industry customer, in a deal worth $928 million, according to…

News May 13, 2013
Glik's VP Jim Glik and Nick Karels

Retailers and others party at DC's Gold Standard event Saturday

I stopped by DC's closing Monster party Saturday night, held as part of their Gold Standard event in…

News May 13, 2013
Swell.com CEO Stacy Clark

Swell CEO discusses launch of new site for core stores

Swell.com launched a new site for core surf shops this week called Coreshopsdirect.com. The site is a directory…

News May 13, 2013
The Buckle's ultimate growth

The Buckle's ultimate growth target, plus its fashion mix for fall

Here are some interesting notes from The Buckle's earnings conference call last week. The Buckle sells some action…

News May 13, 2013
An awed fan

Photos from the star-studded Liquid Nation Ball 6

The stars turned out for Liquid Nation Ball 6 Friday night at the home of Reef co-founder Fernando…

News May 13, 2013
Lost Clothing President Tim Garrett

Lost Clothing president on business for 2009 and what's new for 2010

I spoke with Lost Clothing President Tim Garrett at ASR to find out how 2009 is progressing for…

News May 13, 2013
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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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series