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Primitive expands retail and wholesale businesses

Primitive expands retail and wholesale businesses

An interview with Andy Netkin, CEO and partner in Primitive, a skate brand also owned by Nike skater Paul Rodriquez. The brand is focusing on retail and wholesale channels.

News May 13, 2013

S3 to translate Public Skatepark Development Guide into Mandarin

Press Release: S3 signs agreement to translate into Mandarin and distribute the Public Skatepark Development Guide in the PRC. September 29th, 2011 – Hangzhou, PRC / Basildon, UK/ Carlsbad, USA

News May 13, 2013

Krush releases inaugural retail buyers report

Press Release:   KRUSH RELEASES INAUGURAL RETAIL BUYERS REPORT TO ACTION SPORTS INDUSTRY The KRUSH Report Spring 2012 Offers Predicative Data for Top Styles Next Spring  

News May 13, 2013
Billabong recognized by United Nations

Billabong recognized by United Nations

Billabong was one of 10 companies recognized by the United Nations and the Foundation for Social Change at the Global Conference for Social Change last week in New York.

News May 13, 2013
Rip Curl and Skullcandy team up on Fanning collaboration

Rip Curl and Skullcandy team up on Fanning collaboration

We asked Rip Curl's Dylan Slater some questions about the new effort, including how the launch will be tied into the upcoming Rip Curl Pro Search Somewhere in San Francisco.

News May 13, 2013
Rip Curl kick off party to benefit Sloat Erosion Campaign

Rip Curl kick off party to benefit Sloat Erosion Campaign

Press Release:   Costa Mesa, CA (October 19, 2011): The Rip Curl Pro Search event legacy will be kicking off in-style, as the Surfrider Foundation and Rip Curl have teamed…

News May 13, 2013

A monthly breakdown of European retail sales for major markets

Today, we examine 2008 monthly retail sales in major European markets to get a sense of how important countries to the action sports industry are faring. All the data comes…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
John Vance joins SDSI Advisory Board

John Vance joins SDSI Advisory Board

Press Release:   SAN DIEGO – Bill Walton, executive chairman of SD Sport Innovators (SDSI) welcomes John Vance, former president and COO of Sanuk, to the SDSI advisory board. SDSI,…

News May 13, 2013
Holiday core store tour: from Solana Beach to Costa Mesa

Holiday core store tour: from Solana Beach to Costa Mesa

I decided to take an extended shop tour on Saturday and Sunday to see what was happening in core stores and some mall stores in Southern California in the all-important…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series