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Billabong hires retail consultant, adds board member

Press Release:   NEW APPOINTMENTS FURTHER STRENGTHEN BILLABONG   GOLD COAST, 29 February, 2012: Billabong International Limited today is pleased to announce two key appointments to the company and the…

News May 13, 2013
What Active owed its landlords as of April 17

What Active owed its landlords as of April 17

Earlier this week, we posted a story about Active's bankruptcy including hundreds of action sports brands, media companies and team riders among its creditors. Today, we've compiled a list of…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
What's new with Von Zipper

What's new with Von Zipper

Greg Tomlinson answers some questions for us about how business is going, why Von Zipper is moving into outdoor and what's new on the product front.

News May 13, 2013
Talking shop with The Closet owner Billy Stade

Talking shop with The Closet owner Billy Stade

I ate lunch the other day at Eat Chow with Billy Stade, the owner of The Closet. The restaurant is attached to The Closet store and complex in Costa Mesa,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Weak snow equals inventory hangover

Weak snow equals inventory hangover

As expected, the third worst snow season in 46 years has impacted sales and inventories at stores that sell snowboard gear, according to recently released SIA RetailTrak data.

News May 13, 2013
Retail sales trends show consumers trying to climb in many action sports nations

Retail sales trends show consumers trying to climb in many action sports nations

Retail sales around the globe continue to ride along what looks like a bumpy bottom to the global recession. Today, we're showing you the most recent national retail sales comps…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Kaenon moves beyond polarization

Kaenon moves beyond polarization

Press Release:   Kaenon Moves Beyond Polarization – Launches Optical Frame Collection Simple, Lightweight, Modern Frame Designs Extend Kaenon Beyond Sunglasses  

News May 13, 2013
ASR Report: Electric testing important new product line in Europe and other news

ASR Report: Electric testing important new product line in Europe and other news

Electric Visual CEO Bruce Beach gave us a news-filled update on the Electric Sunglass brand at ASR, including details about a major new product launch in Europe that may come…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Sheckler Foundation partners with MPC

Sheckler Foundation partners with MPC

Press Release:   RYAN SHECKLER’S FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH MASTER PLAN COMMUNICATIONS   March 20, 2012 (San Clemente, CA) – Today the Sheckler Foundation announced that it has partnered with Master…

News May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series