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Hurley on new Nike 6.0/Hurley/Converse store in Irvine
Nike 6.0, Hurley and Converse have opened a 3,200-square-foot store at the Irvine Spectrum Center. I spoke with Bob Hurley and Hurley SVP of Retail Reenie Benziger today about the…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
UGG's expanded styles
Deckers Outdoor Corporation has talked frequently about expanding UGG into winter boots and more fashion styles. We took photos of new UGG offerings for next fall and winter.
News May 13, 2013
Looking back and ahead: Dave Hollander
Dave Hollander, the co-owner of Becker Surf, which has six stores in Southern California and a significant online operation, is short and to the point with his take on 2009…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
SIMA announces Waterman honorees
Press Release: Â ALISO VIEJO, Calif. (April 12, 2012) - The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) will honor big wave surfer Shane Dorian as Waterman of the Year, world renowned…
News May 13, 2013
SES retail panel: Glik's, BC Surf & Sport, 17th Street, Val Surf
Today, some larger industry retailers share how holiday turned out, strong trends, and how they are feeling about business in spring. There are some solid tips in here for manufacturers…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Thalia Surf Shop hosts Vans x Rit launch party
Press Release:  Vans x Rit Dye Boardshort Launch Party at Vans by Thalia Surf Shop  In celebration of DIY creativity, Vans launched the Vans x Rit boardshort collaboration…
News May 13, 2013
Inside Oakley: restructuring, action sports apparel push and the Olympics
I spent quite a bit of time in the Oakley booth at SIA learning about some internal restructuring that has taken place at Oakley in the past few months. The…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Puma profits hurt by Europe slowdown
Press Release:  Highlights First Quarter 2012  Consolidated sales increase by 6.1% to € 820.9 million. Gross profit margin falls by 120 basis points to 51.2%. EBIT decline by…
News May 13, 2013
Journeys on skate shoes, eyes Canada
Journeys parent company Genesco discussed this morning how skate shoes are performing, its expansion plans for Canada and moving into the toning shoe business. Journeys is an important customer for…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
