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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Buckle May comps rise 0.2%

Press Release:   KEARNEY, Neb. - The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) announced today that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the four-week period ended May…

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.

Woodward Tahoe to open June 9th