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Skullcandy Founder and VP of Finance ride for charity
 Last week, Skullcandy Founder Rick Alden and VP of Finance Ron Ross participated in the Million Dollar Challenge, a seven day, 620-mile bike ride from San Francisco to San…
News May 13, 2013
Hawaii economic report, Day III: Retailers
In the first two parts of my in-depth Hawaii report, I focused on economic and tourism data and forecasts. Today, I talk to retailers on the ground level and hear…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
More on etnies/Blackout Distribution BMX partnership
We followed up on news that Sole Technology has partnered with Blackout Distribution on the distribution of etnies BMX products to find out how the deal will work.
News May 13, 2013
Web analysis and rankings, Day 2: Brands
Yesterday, our web series focused on the retail side of the equation. Today, we'll explore how industry brands are doing online, why some brands are doing better than others, and…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013ICSC: Halloween drives sales for retail
Press Release:  HALLOWEEN DRIVES SALES FOR RETAILERS Weekly Retail Sales Rise 0.7%  NEW YORK, November 1, 2011 – Halloween was a driver of sales this past week as…
News May 13, 2013
Tommy Knapp: Retailers, differentiate to survive
Editor's note: Tommy Knapp co-founded the Honolua retail chain in Hawaii and founded Club Sportwear. He's now an adjunct professor at USC. This is Part II of his column on…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Surfrider Foundation releases U.S. Surf Economics Report
Press Release:  San Clemente, CA (November 3, 2011) – Last week at the Global Wave Conference in San Sebastian, Spain, the Surfrider Foundation and Surf-First released the inaugural U.S.…
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Tourism in Hawaii, California and Florida slipped and 2009 forecasts are lower
Tourist travel and spending in three key industry states slipped, and forecasts from Hawaii, California and Florida call for 2009 to be even lower. Economists in those states built their…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Tony Hawk and friends skate to benefit skateparks
Press Release: Â Tony Hawk and Friends shred Vegas for the 3rd-annual DaGeDar Presents Stand Up For Skateparks benefit. Â
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