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Sole Tech CEO on change, 2013 forecast, state of skate, balancing risk and caution

Sole Tech CEO on change, 2013 forecast, state of skate, balancing risk and caution

A talk with Pierre about changes at Sole Tech, 2012 and the outlook for 2013, Europe, the state of the skate shoe industry, weathering the financial storm, independence, more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month organizers offer industry challenge

Press Release:   "Bring a Friend" Challenge Offers Prizes for Introducing Newcomers   WASHINGTON, DC (September 24, 2012) - Organizers of Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month (LSSM) are encouraging…

News May 13, 2013
UNIV caters to the cool from around the world

UNIV caters to the cool from around the world

How UNIV attracts discerning customers with money to spend from around the globe by selling hard-to-find, cool stuff in the sleepy beach town of Encinitas.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Details about Zumiez September comps

Details about Zumiez September comps

A look at how Zumiez performed by week in September, and strong and weak categories for this key industry retailer.

News May 13, 2013
Filtrate's plan to stand out in crowded sunglass market

Filtrate's plan to stand out in crowded sunglass market

A talk with co-founder Wade Sutton and new marketing hire Johnny Monson about boosting U.S. sales efforts, the new RAW collection and expanding into other categories.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Burton's Easy Livin' snowboard series party photos

Burton's Easy Livin' snowboard series party photos

Press Release:   Burton Snowboards in Collaboration with the Grateful Dead Presents the New Easy Livin’ Board Series for Winter 13   BURLINGTON, VT (October 5, 2011) Burton Snowboards and…

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez's expansion plans for Europe, Canada, 2012 results

Zumiez's expansion plans for Europe, Canada, 2012 results

We listened to Zumiez's Q4 earnings call and have details about international expansion plans, the soft footwear category, the CEO's take on the state of retail, 2013 view.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
O'Neill Generation Next set for November 3rd

O'Neill Generation Next set for November 3rd

Press Release:   THE 5TH ANNUAL O'NEILL GENERATION NEXT EVENT, PRESENTED BY TEEN VOGUE, TO TAKE PLACE IN SAN FRANCISCO ON NOVEMBER 3rd   TV Host, Louise Roe, to Host…

News May 13, 2013
Kering comments on Volcom, Electric, Puma in Q1

Kering comments on Volcom, Electric, Puma in Q1

We listened to Kering's (formerly PPR) conference call this morning and have details about how Volcom, Electric and Puma performed. Also, a worrisome trend for Hawaii.

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