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Surfing Heritage Foundation announces new director

Surfing Heritage Foundation announces new director

Press Release:   San Clemente, California - In a move that seems likely to shake up the surf industry, the Surfing Heritage Foundation has hired Bolton Colburn, the adventurous former…

News May 13, 2013
KnowShow nearly doubled in size

KnowShow nearly doubled in size

  Our fall and winter show, from January 18 - 20, 2012, was a success.   We had just under 1,500 attendees. Of these attendees, there were 750 retailers representing…

News May 13, 2013

A monthly breakdown of European retail sales for major markets

Today, we examine 2008 monthly retail sales in major European markets to get a sense of how important countries to the action sports industry are faring. All the data comes…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Urban Outfitters reports Q4 sales

Urban Outfitters reports Q4 sales

Press Release:   PHILADELPHIA, PA, February 9, 2012 - Urban Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ:URBN - News), a leading lifestyle specialty retail company operating under the Anthropologie, BHLDN, Free People, Terrain and…

News May 13, 2013
Holiday core store tour: from Solana Beach to Costa Mesa

Holiday core store tour: from Solana Beach to Costa Mesa

I decided to take an extended shop tour on Saturday and Sunday to see what was happening in core stores and some mall stores in Southern California in the all-important…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Wick Winder welcomes Eswic Clothing

Wick Winder welcomes Eswic Clothing

Press Release:   “After knowing Jimmy for a decade I am very excited to be a part of his new project. In a challenging and changing market a brand like…

News May 13, 2013
Tourism tally: Hawaii expects a flat 2009, after a down 2008

Tourism tally: Hawaii expects a flat 2009, after a down 2008

I wanted to take a new look at how tourism traffic is flowing and projections for 2009, especially in Hawaii, which is such a key state for industry brands and…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Skullcandy reports Q4 and full year financial results

Press Release:   Fourth quarter net sales increased 29.0%   Annual net sales increased 44.8%   Fourth quarter gross profit margin increased sequentially to 49.9% from 47.5%   PARK CITY,…

News May 13, 2013

Industry brands are shifting how much – and where – they spend on marketing

Surf and skate brands are masters at building buzz and attracting customers through advertising and marketing. But the ways - and places - that they're spending money to build that…

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