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Comparing the total pay packages for action sports executives and others

Comparing the total pay packages for action sports executives and others

In Part II of our executive compensation series, I look at the total pay package for 18 CEOs, including the potential value of stock and option awards and company-funded perks…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Body Glove signs Garrett McNamara

Body Glove signs Garrett McNamara

Press Release:   Redondo Beach, CA (3 April, 2012) – Extreme waterman Garrett McNamara is the latest athlete to join the Body Glove family. McNamara has signed on for wetsuits,…

News May 13, 2013
Talking with Bernard Mariette about his new CEO job and his time at Quiksilver

Talking with Bernard Mariette about his new CEO job and his time at Quiksilver

Former Quiksilver Inc. President Bernard Mariette has taken a new job as CEO of Coalision, a Montreal-based apparel company focused on active lifestyles. I had coffee with Bernard a few…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Etnies donates to the homeless of L.A.

Etnies 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, 2013
Steve Murray urges brands to embrace authenticity and innovation

Steve Murray urges brands to embrace authenticity and innovation

Steve Murray, president of VF Corp.'s action sports coalition and formerly the president of Vans, gave the keynote address at the opening night of SIMA's Surf Summit XII Wednesday. Steve…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Snow outerwear sales lowest in four years, inventories rise

Snow 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, 2013
Core Careers: Volcom's Gayle Jarrett

Core Careers: Volcom's Gayle Jarrett

Gayle Jarrett, the director of junior's apparel, shares what qualities she values in direct reports, where she finds design ideas and why she changed her plans for an aerospace career…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

CFA presents Brand Protection Seminar

Press Release:   Do you know where your brand might be?   Join us for our panel discussion discussing current brand infringement for Apparel and Textiles - domestically and internationally.…

News May 13, 2013
Key highlights from Zumiez Q3 conference call

Key highlights from Zumiez Q3 conference call

“We see some glimmers of hope.” Trevor Lang, Zumiez chief financial officer. Usually cautious Zumiez executives sounded more optimistic during an earnings conference call this afternoon than they have in…

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