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Executive Comp: What CEOs of action sports, apparel and retail companies made last year
A lot of readers responded to an earlier story I wrote about the modest salary by public company standards of Zumiez CEO Rick Brooks and the company's egalitarian executive compensation…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Nike Lowers Pro to run virtually paperless
Press Release:  PARTNERSHIP WITH VERIZON WIRELESS TO MAKE 2012 NIKE LOWERS PRO PRODUCTION VIRTUALLY PAPERLESS  SOCIAL: @NikeSurfing @Surfer_Magazine #NIKELOWERSPRO @VerizonInsider  SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., April 24, 2012 –…
News May 13, 2013
Black Box Distribution owners on their new partnership, the recession, Insight, Crossroads and the future
I drove to Carlsbad this month to meet with Jamie Thomas and Frank Messman of Black Box Distribution to find out more about what is happening with the company. Black…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Credit Managers' Index slips
Press Release:  NACM’s April CMI Depicts Economy on Brink of Another Slump  All indicators still in expansion territory, but slide provokes concerns the economy will retreat for third…
News May 13, 2013
Nike president discusses action sports performance and strategy
Here is a more detailed report from Nike's earnings report and conference call this afternoon, including detailed comments from Nike executives about the performance and strategy of Nike's action sports…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Spy unveils new Crosstown Collection
Press Release:  SPY® UNVEILS ITS NEW VINTAGE INSPIRED CROSSTOWN COLLECTION  CARLSBAD, Calif.—SPY® announced today the launch of its much-anticipated Crosstown Collection—a line of stylish, handmade sunglasses inspired by…
News May 13, 2013
Volcom's plans for Spring 2010
I got an update on what Volcom has planned for Spring 2010 recently from President Jason Steris and Gayle Jarrett, director of junior's apparel. (Click here to read Gayle's Core…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013CA Surf Museum to host 5th annual Gala Fundraiser
Press Release:  California Surf Museum 5th Annual Gala Fundraiser June 9th  With summertime and south swells just around the corner, a HUGE groundswell of enthusiasm is beginning to…
News May 13, 2013
Active vendors get stung again in BK case
I recently spoke with the attorney for the Active Wallace Group, the previous owners of Active Ride Shop, to get an update on the Active bankruptcy case. Garrick Hollander provided…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
