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Store tour: Dick's deep spring discounts on some action sports brands

Store tour: Dick's deep spring discounts on some action sports brands

For the last stop in my store tour series, I drove to El Segundo to check out the new Dick's Sporting Goods store. I saw something very interesting: deep discounts…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Industry veteran Mark Welsh joins Dakine

Industry veteran Mark Welsh joins Dakine

Press Release:   DAKINE Welcomes Industry Veteran Mark Welsh as Snow Team Manager   HOOD RIVER, Ore. (March 15, 2012) – DAKINE is pleased to announce the addition of Mark…

News May 13, 2013
Retail sales dropped in Europe, Australia

Retail sales dropped in Europe, Australia

Ahead of U.S. same-store sales reports on Thursday, I looked at the most recent retail trade reports for the European Union, some member nations, the U.K. and Australia. The story…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Fernando Aguerre to receive Dick Baker Award

Fernando Aguerre to receive Dick Baker Award

Press Release:   Fernando Aguerre to Receive Dick Baker Memorial Award   - Award to be presented at Surf Summit 15 -   ALISO VIEJO, CALIF. (March 21, 2012) –…

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez bids for Active Ride Shop; outlines big plans for chain

Zumiez bids for Active Ride Shop; outlines big plans for chain

Active Ride Shop wants to sell substantially all of its assets to a wholly owned subsidiary of Zumiez, Inc. called Active Acquisition, Inc., according to court records. Zumiez CFO Trevor…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Volcom reduces staff

Volcom reduces staff

Volcom moved to reduce its staff on Thursday due to the challenging economic environment and other factors, the company said.

News May 13, 2013
Executive Comp: A closer look at CEO perks

Executive Comp: A closer look at CEO perks

In part III of our executive compensation series, we take a closer look at executive perks, including some surprisingly extensive benefits for some executives, including the CEOs of Timberland (owner…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Skullcandy announces extensive partnership with The Berrics

Skullcandy announces extensive partnership with The Berrics

Press Release:   Skullcandy Announces Unique Partnership With The Berrics  

News May 13, 2013

Back-to-school report: overall sales trends at action sports retailers

Editor's note: This week, we talk with action sports retailers around the country about  back-to-school sales trends and strategies. Look for more coverage Tuesday and Wednesday from important industry retailers.…

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