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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
Core careers: Eric Thomas, RVCA VP of Sales

Core careers: Eric Thomas, RVCA VP of Sales

In our next installment of Core Careers, Eric Thomas, vice president of sales at RVCA, tells us how he got started in the industry, why the person with the gold…

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
Changes at Roxy and DC, consolidation of Quik design teams and more news from conference call

Changes at Roxy and DC, consolidation of Quik design teams and more news from conference call

Lots of news emerged during the Quiksilver conference call this afternoon including significant strategic changes underway at Roxy, a consolidation of regional design teams as part of the company's continued…

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
State of skate shoes – Globe CEO Matt Hill

State of skate shoes – Globe CEO Matt Hill

As part of our special skate shoe report, Globe International CEO Matt Hill discusses the state of the skate shoe market, what is working for Globe and how the brand…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

PAC: Inactivity levels increased in United States

Press Release:   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
Five questions with Burton CEO Laurent Potdevin

Five questions with Burton CEO Laurent Potdevin

Today in our snow series, we ask Burton CEO Laurent Potdevin questions about business, the challenging hardgoods market, policing discounted internet sales, and more. What business adjustments has Burton made…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Industry 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
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series