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Store tour: Three industry brands prominent at Zebra Club, but only a few crack Seattle Nordstrom; many brands found at a Canadian mall
By TIFFANY MONTGOMERY Industry brands fill the young men's section of Nordstrom stores in Southern California. But it's a very different story in the Northwest. I was surprised to see…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Swimco announces acquisition of Swimwear Etc.
Press Release: The Family-Owned Western Canadian Retailer Becomes One of the Largest Swimwear Chains in North America Calgary, Alberta – Western Canadian swimwear retailer Swimco has purchased Swimwear…
News May 13, 2013
New Vans President on his plans for apparel, the future for Vans Girls and gaining market share in a recession
I had a nice long talk with new Vans President Kevin Bailey recently, where we discussed Vans' opportunities for growth, how the team is updating its business strategy, his plans…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013CFA hosts webinar Thursday on compliance with new California law barring slavery and human trafficking
PRESS RELEASE: NEW WEBINAR INFORMATION - AN ISSUE OF HIGH IMPORTANCE! If you are not in compliance with the new California law banning slavery and human trafficking,…
News May 13, 2013
State of skate shoes – Sole Technology
Sole Technology Vice President of Sales Rick Strassner and Senior Vice President of Marketing Don Brown discuss price points, growth, distribution and the recession. The company's skate brands are Etnies,…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Quik land, Neff rising, messy Macy's, Billabong retail
I spent time with a lot of different people in Hawaii, went to a lot of stores, and learned all sorts of interesting information. Here are some nuggets I gleaned.
News May 13, 2013
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
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
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
