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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
Kaenon moves beyond polarization
Press Release:  Kaenon Moves Beyond Polarization – Launches Optical Frame Collection Simple, Lightweight, Modern Frame Designs Extend Kaenon Beyond Sunglasses Â
News May 13, 2013
Hawaii economic report, Day II: 2009 and beyond
Yesterday in Day I of the Hawaii economic report, I focused on how Hawaii is faring so far in the downturn. Today, I write about my interview with Hawaii's Chief…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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
Web analysis and rankings, Day 1: Retailers
With e-commerce and the web a hot topic in the industry these days, I thought it would be useful to delve into the subject further. For this week's Executive Edition…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013PAC: Inactivity levels increased in United States
Press Release: Â Inactivity Levels in the U.S. Rises to 68.2 Million People Physical Activity Study Indicates Children are Slightly More Active
News May 13, 2013
Tommy Knapp: Retailers, you can compete and survive in 2009
Editor's note: Today, Shop-Eat-Surf introduces columnist Tommy Knapp. Tommy co-founded the Honolua retail chain in Hawaii and founded Club Sportwear. He's now an adjunct professor at USC. He has some…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Industry invited to participate in survey
Press Release:  You're Invited to Participate Action Sports Industry Survey  The Office of the United States Trade Representative has appointed John Bernards, action sports industry advisor, to their Industry…
News May 13, 2013
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
