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Money, money, money: Advice on how to get it and what types of companies are attracting investors
In Part II of our series assessing the outlook for consolidation, acquisitions and investments in 2009, I asked six experts what kind of action sports companies are attracting buyers, what…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Etnies donates to the homeless of L.A.
Press Release:  ETNIES DELIVERS COMFORT TO THE SOLES OF L.A.’S HOMELESS  Pierre-Andre Senizergues, Owner of etnies, Takes You Behind the Scenes at Annual Los Angeles Mission Event Giving…
News May 13, 2013Signs of stability in retail sales and port volume data
Have we reached a bottom in the global economic downturn? A few signs indicate the answer is "maybe." Signs of stability show up in five different data sets that track…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Snow outerwear sales lowest in four years, inventories rise
According to new SIA data, snowboard outerwear sales hit the lowest level in four years so far this season, while sales of snowboarding equipment fared a bit better.
News May 13, 2013Puerto Rico retailer Bora Bora files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Another action sports retailer has filed for bankruptcy protection. Puerto Rico-based Bora Bora Inc., an important account with four stores on the island, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Wednesday,…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013CFA presents Brand Protection Seminar
Press Release: Â Do you know where your brand might be? Â Join us for our panel discussion discussing current brand infringement for Apparel and Textiles - domestically and internationally.…
News May 13, 2013RS by Sheckler, Rusty and Third Rail by Zoo York arrive at JC Penney
Photos of the new arrivals, plus other action sports brands and copycats at the mall. And, a jaw-dropping sale at PacSun. Fall goods are beginning to trickle into stores so…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Carey Hart endorses IVI
Press Release:  IVI ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH CAREY HART  Entrepreneur, FMX Legend, and MX Team Owner To Endorse IVI  Irvine, CA – (April 25, 2012) IVI today announces…
News May 13, 2013Apparel wholesale prices hold up while wholesale inventories and retail sales hold the bottom
Our latest survey of economic indicators shows that the U.S. economy continues to hold the bottom, mixing in enticing tidbits of good news with occasional disappointments. Today, I put together…
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