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More photos from SIA

More photos from SIA

We ran into lots of people at SIA, and have more photos from the busy show floor.

News May 13, 2013

American Apparel reports January results

Press Release:   American Apparel, Inc. (NYSE Amex: APP), a vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of branded fashion basic apparel, announced preliminary sales for the month ended January 31,…

News May 13, 2013
Sales tips from the masters: Laurent Vrignaud

Sales tips from the masters: Laurent Vrignaud

Yesterday, we wrote about Tom Holbrook's path to success inside Quiksilver. Today, we examine how Laurent Vrignaud climbed the ladder just as successfully as an outside sales rep. Laurent owns…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Machado re-signs with Reef through 2015

Machado re-signs with Reef through 2015

Press Release:   Paddleboard Icon, Jamie Mitchell, also welcomed to the team   (Carlsbad, CA) February 9th, 2012 – Cardiff, California’s Rob Machado, 38, surfing’s longtime icon of style, re-signed…

News May 13, 2013
Leadership in challenging times: Day 1, CEOs

Leadership in challenging times: Day 1, CEOs

This year will be very challenging for businesses everywhere. So to kick off 2009, I thought it would be helpful to provide some constructive information that may help executives, managers…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Surfrider announces 3 Second Movie Contest

Surfrider announces 3 Second Movie Contest

Press Release:   Unique Competition Kicks Off Surfrider Foundation's World Water Day Effort   San Clemente, CA (February 13, 2012) – In celebration next month’s World Water Day, the Surfrider…

News May 13, 2013

Economists' forecasts for 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012

Visibility into future economic performance is a hot topic these days, so I spoke with two economists to get their take on how long consumer spending will be in the…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
HippyTree's surf and stone strategy

HippyTree's surf and stone strategy

A talk with HippyTree partners about the brand's surf and stone strategy, its measured growth plan, and its category extensions as the brand evolves. Plus, lots of photos.

News May 13, 2013

The view on media changes from inside Surfing and Surfer magazines

Today, we wrap up our series on how marketing spending is changing the world of industry media with the view from inside two important lifestyle books. I talked with publishers…

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