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686 president on sales trends, the challenges of snow and intriguing alliances

686 president on sales trends, the challenges of snow and intriguing alliances

This week, we are checking in with snow companies as the season gets underway. Recently I spent some time with Mike West, the founder and president of snowboard outerwear company…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Goodbye Grinch

Goodbye Grinch

A roundup of how different industry companies celebrated the holidays with employees this year, and gave back to others. Included are some photos of the festivities.

News May 13, 2013
Special series: Looking back at 2009 and ahead to 2010

Special series: Looking back at 2009 and ahead to 2010

2009 has been a tough year for the industry. The previous belief that the action sport industry was “recession proof” has been busted and we all now know larger economic…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Quiksilver vet moves to consulting role

Quiksilver vet moves to consulting role

Randy Hild, currently executive vice president of strategic partnerships and former long time Roxy marketing head, has moved to a consulting role.

News May 13, 2013
Looking back and ahead: Bruce Cromartie

Looking back and ahead: Bruce Cromartie

Bruce Cromartie, owner of 14 BC Surf & Sport stores, predicts a continued tough environment for 2010 and says difficult times may continue for the industry even if the economy…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Joe Scirocco, Quiksilver's Chief Financial Officer, resigns

Joe Scirocco, Quiksilver's Chief Financial Officer, resigns

  Quiksilver, Inc. CFO Joe Scirocco to Resign   — Helped guide the company through global financial restructuring — Plans to remain with the company to enable a smooth transition…

News May 13, 2013
Introducing the SES Retail Panel

Introducing the SES Retail Panel

We receive a lot of data from national retailers about sales trends, but it’s harder to get similar, timely information about independent retailers.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Skullcandy 2011 revenues to rise 44%

Press Release:   Skullcandy Reiterates 2011 Outlook Ahead of the 14th Annual ICR XChange Conference   PARK CITY, Utah, Jan. 10, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skullcandy, Inc. (Nasdaq:SKUL), today reiterated…

News May 13, 2013
Core Careers: John Mills, Quiksilver SVP of Sales

Core Careers: John Mills, Quiksilver SVP of Sales

Today we check in with John Mills, who started out handling major accounts for Quiksilver. Now he is in charge of all sales for the Quiksilver brand. He has some…

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