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Woodward Tahoe grand opening set for June 9th

Woodward Tahoe grand opening set for June 9th

Press Release:   Top Pro Athletes from Skateboarding, BMX, Snowboarding and Freeskiing To Kick Off New Action Sports, Digital Media & Cheer Camp   Boreal Terrain Park Opens for a…

News May 13, 2013
Vans President on segmentation, apparel, retail strategies, much more

Vans President on segmentation, apparel, retail strategies, much more

Excerpts from the Q & A with Vans President Kevin Bailey at the recent Shop-eat-surf Executive Roundtable, including the brands rapid growth in China, Vans retail strategy.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Ergo founders on new look, new hires, new accounts

Ergo founders on new look, new hires, new accounts

We speak with the Ergo team about how they have survived the rocky economy, their quest to break in on the West Coast, their new hires, their new look, and…

News May 13, 2013
Rip Curl CEO shares progress report

Rip Curl CEO shares progress report

An interview with Kelly Gibson about Rip Curl's efforts in the U.S. including how the recently-ended fiscal year turned out, the state of the industry, plans for Spring 2012.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Retailers mark 22 consecutive months of growth

Press Release:   Retailers Mark 22 Consecutive Months of Growth even as Retail Sales Soften in April   WASHINGTON, May 15, 2012 – Unseasonably warm weather in February and March…

News May 13, 2013
Patagonia up close – growth rates, retail plans, surf

Patagonia up close – growth rates, retail plans, surf

A talk with VP of Marketing Rob BonDurant about Patagonia's annual growth rate, its successful women’s business, its retail expansion, new initiatives and more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Armourdillo introduces Chris Pastras collection

Armourdillo introduces Chris Pastras collection

Press Release:   ARMOURDILLO BROADCASTER CHRIS PASTRAS is a skateboarding legend, established artist, radio DJ and television host. His new Signature Collection combines classic leather styling, subtle artwork and his…

News May 13, 2013
Hawaii store tour – Ala Moana

Hawaii store tour – Ala Moana

A trip to upscale Ala Moana Center. Stores visited include Oakley, T&C, Local Motion, Rip Curl, Blue Hawaii, PacSun, Vans, Journeys, more. Plus, rise of Nixon and RVCA.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Consumers using Pinterest to engage retailers

Press Release:   Survey Finds Consumers Using Pinterest to Engage With Retailers More Than Facebook, Twitter -One Third of Smartphone Owners Who Shop Online Share Their Location with a Retailer-…

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