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Real Retail: Liberty Board Shop

Real Retail: Liberty Board Shop

An in-depth talk with owner Matt Pindroh about what brands are performing, the opportunity he sees in the retail landscape, why he sells NikeSB, and much more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Body Glove celebrates World Oceans Day

Body Glove celebrates World Oceans Day

Press Release:   Body Glove and theBlu Celebrate World Oceans Day, June 8, 2012    Redondo Beach, CA [June 4, 2012]– Body Glove International joining together with Jean Michel Cousteau…

News May 13, 2013
China Challenges: What they mean for prices, delivery dates, development schedules, retailers

China Challenges: What they mean for prices, delivery dates, development schedules, retailers

We talk to executives at Vans, American Joe, One Industries, The Sourcing Place, the La Jolla Group, Tilly's, BC Surf & Sport and more about the challenges in China.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
The Frendly Gathering releases one, two-day passes

The Frendly Gathering releases one, two-day passes

Press Release:   Windham, VT – June 7th, 2012. Can’t attend all three days of this year’s Frendly Gathering but still want to camp, hike, skate, dance and swim with…

News May 13, 2013
Touring Florida Mall – CCS, Zumiez, PacSun, Tilly's, Quik, Billabong, Macy's, Dillard's, Buckle, Hollister

Touring Florida Mall – CCS, Zumiez, PacSun, Tilly's, Quik, Billabong, Macy's, Dillard's, Buckle, Hollister

I spent several hours at the Florida Mall in Orlando visiting the stores of industry brands, industry customers and industry competitors. I gathered a lot of interesting info.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Spy celebrates International Surfing Day

Spy celebrates International Surfing Day

Press Release:   AKA Go to Work Late Day   WHO: SPY, Rusty Surfboards, Bull Taco, FM 94/9, INT, Chemistry Surfboards, Waste to Waves, Zico   WHAT: SPY International Surfing…

News May 13, 2013
Vans leads VF in Q3, VF investing big in brand

Vans leads VF in Q3, VF investing big in brand

Details from VF Corp.'s earnings call this morning including how Vans performed around the world, the investments VF is making in the brand and North Face's X Games plans.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Neff is Next

Neff is Next

Details about what I'll talk with Shaun Neff about at our upcoming Executive Roundtable. The brand is growing like crazy and is tapping into the wider youth culture.

News May 13, 2013
Core Careers: Kelly Grismer, President, The Wheat Group

Core Careers: Kelly Grismer, President, The Wheat Group

Kelly shares the inspirational story of how he and his brothers have grown The Wheat Group into a leading accessories licensee. He also discusses global sourcing challenges.

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