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Quiksilver teams up with J Crew

Quiksilver teams up with J Crew

A talk with Quiksilver Americas SVP and General Manager Steve Wilson about Quiksilver’s new collaboration with J Crew.

News May 13, 2013
West 49 CEO to brands: stop dumping inventory in Canada

West 49 CEO to brands: stop dumping inventory in Canada

This week, we take a closer look at the Canadian action sports market, an important territory for action sports brands. Today, we talk to the CEO of the largest action…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Zumiez Q1 comps better than expected

Zumiez Q1 comps better than expected

Important industry customer Zumiez continues to outperform teen competitors and posted same store sales in the first quarter that beat the company's guidance.

News May 13, 2013
State of skate shoes – Converse

State of skate shoes – Converse

Converse Sales Manager Casey Rydzeski talks about Converse's strategy for its "Cons" core skate line, where the brand is growing and how the company is tweaking the shoes for skateboarders.…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Skate for a Cause exceeds goals

Press Release:   TOP PRO SKATEBOARDERS HELPED BE THE CHANGE FOR CINCO DE MAYO   Presented by etnies, SKATE FOR A CAUSE Helped Raise Money for A.skate’s Summer 2012 Tour for…

News May 13, 2013

Get ready Europe: Hollister accelerating expansion

Plus, executives try to reconcile lower prices and discounts with aspirational brand stance; the company’s prediction for the promotional environment during holiday; and another Hollister flagship for NYC. Abercrombie &…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Dyrdek and Street League celebrate opening of new Kansas City skatepark

Press Release:   ROB DYRDEK FOUNDATION AND STREET LEAGUE SKATEBOARDING CELEBRATE THE GROUNBREAKING OPENING OF KANSAS CITY’S FIRST SAFE SPOT SKATE SPOT   Kansas City, MO Parks and Recreation Director…

News May 13, 2013
West 49's new outlet strategy and more

West 49's new outlet strategy and more

Here is the most interesting news from West 49’s conference call this morning. Company executives discussed West 49’s outlet strategy, the tough juniors market, looking for “opportunity buys” from vendors,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Mike Prickett stars in Reel Life

Mike Prickett stars in Reel Life

Press Release:   explore.org LAUNCHES REEL LIFE with MIKE PRICKETT   Web Video Series & Community Blog Documenting the Incredible Work & Uncertain Road for Acclaimed Underwater Cinematographer Partially Paralyzed…

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