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JC Penney CEO Ron Johnson. Photo courtesy of Bloomberg.

JC Penney's new approach with vendors – greed is bad

After listening to CEO Ron Johnson, I got a better idea of why some industry brands under pressure…

News May 13, 2013
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PPR reveals new products for Volcom and Electric

PPR hosted a media day in Paris and discussed new developments for Volcom and Electric, according to WWD.…

News May 13, 2013
Jack's Surfboards. Courtesy of Oakley.

Jack's Surfboards wins Oakley challenge in Bali

Press Release:   JACK’S SURFBOARDS WINS 2012 OAKLEY SURF SHOP CHALLENGE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP IN BALI   Social Media:…

News May 13, 2013
Chris Abad. Photo courtesy of Spy.

Chris Abad named new Spy surf team manager

Press Release:   CHRIS ABAD HAPPY TO TAKE THE HELM AS SPY SURF TEAM MANAGER   CARLSBAD, Calif.—SPY…

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Target signs Canadian freeskier Rosalind Groenewoud to action sports team

Press Release:   MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Target® (TGT) announced today its partnership with Canadian freeskier Rosalind Groenewoud, affectionately recognized…

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Skullcandy net income, sales rise in Q3

Press Release:   Skullcandy Announces Strong Third Quarter 2012 Financial Results   Income from operations increased 29.1% to…

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Raen presents Imaginary Carpet Market

Press Release:   RAEN OPTICS IS EXCITED TO PRESENT THE IMAGINARY CARPET MARKET SURF PREMIERE AND ART SHOW…

News May 13, 2013
Vans surfer John John Florence. Photo courtesy of Vans.

IMG to distribute Vans content

Editor's note: The deal includes - live & post-date Vans event coverage, incorporation into IMG's syndicated sports programming…

News May 13, 2013
Skatepark of Tampa. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Retail trends with SPoT, Hi-Tech, including good news for core skate shoes

We check in with Skatepark of Tampa and Hi-Tech in Maui and ask about how sales are going,…

News May 13, 2013
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