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Hurley on new Nike 6.0/Hurley/Converse store in Irvine

Hurley on new Nike 6.0/Hurley/Converse store in Irvine

Nike 6.0, Hurley and Converse have opened a 3,200-square-foot store at the Irvine Spectrum Center. I spoke with Bob Hurley and Hurley SVP of Retail Reenie Benziger today about the…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Surfrider to host Web-a-thon for Surfing Day

Press Release:   Surfrider Foundation, TransWorld SURF and SME Host International Surfing Day Web-A-Thon   Live Broadcast To Feature Surfers, Celebrities and More   San Clemente, CA (May 23, 2012)…

News May 13, 2013
Looking back and ahead: Dave Hollander

Looking back and ahead: Dave Hollander

Dave Hollander, the co-owner of Becker Surf, which has six stores in Southern California and a significant online operation, is short and to the point with his take on 2009…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Vans Triple Crown celebrates 30 years

Vans Triple Crown celebrates 30 years

Press Release:   The long anticipated 30th Anniversary of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing breaks this November, bringing in the best surfers from around the world to compete on…

News May 13, 2013
SES retail panel: Glik's, BC Surf & Sport, 17th Street, Val Surf

SES retail panel: Glik's, BC Surf & Sport, 17th Street, Val Surf

Today, some larger industry retailers share how holiday turned out, strong trends, and how they are feeling about business in spring. There are some solid tips in here for manufacturers…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Weak winter hurts Sport Chalet sales and profits

Press Release:   LOS ANGELES, June 4, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sport Chalet, Inc. (Nasdaq:SPCHA - News) (Nasdaq:SPCHB - News) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and…

News May 13, 2013
Inside Oakley: restructuring, action sports apparel push and the Olympics

Inside Oakley: restructuring, action sports apparel push and the Olympics

I spent quite a bit of time in the Oakley booth at SIA learning about some internal restructuring that has taken place at Oakley in the past few months. The…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Groupe Bikini Village reports Q1 results

Press Release:   SAINTE-JULIE, QUEBEC--(Marketwire -06/07/12)- GroupeBikini Village inc. (GBV.TO) ("Groupe Bikini Village" or the "Corporation") today reported the results of its first quarter of 2012. During the quarter, the…

News May 13, 2013
Journeys on skate shoes, eyes Canada

Journeys on skate shoes, eyes Canada

Journeys parent company Genesco discussed this morning how skate shoes are performing, its expansion plans for Canada and moving into the toning shoe business. Journeys is an important customer for…

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