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Converse, Hurley grow in quarter

Converse, Hurley grow in quarter

Nike reported fiscal third quarter results today. We parsed the press release and listened to the earnings call for insights into Hurley, Converse and Nike action sports.

News May 13, 2013
Rise of rocker boards and alpine skis; Burton still king

Rise of rocker boards and alpine skis; Burton still king

A breakdown of the 2010/2011 snow season shows many interesting trends. Details about rockered snowboard sales, alpine vs. snowboards, goggles, helmets, Burton's dominance.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Winners announced for Australia's Surf Awards

Winners announced for Australia's Surf Awards

Press Release:   FRIDAY 30th MARCH 2012: Australia’s Surf Industry celebrated in style this week at the gala Surf Industry Awards dinner held at Sydney’s Novotel Manly Pacific. Hosted by…

News May 13, 2013
Dac Clark on Sanuk sale to Deckers

Dac Clark on Sanuk sale to Deckers

Deckers acquisition of Sanuk closed last week. I followed up with Dac Clark and asked how the deal happened, why they sold, any tips for others who want to sell,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Surf Diva takes different merchandising approach

Surf Diva takes different merchandising approach

Surf Diva takes a different merchandising approach in its female-centric store in La Jolla compared to many surf shops. We talked to Coco and Izzy Tihanyi to find out more.

News May 13, 2013
Skullcandy continues to invest in growth

Skullcandy continues to invest in growth

We listened to Skullcandy's first earnings conference call as a public company this afternoon and have a complete report, including where growth is coming from, future plans.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
California Surf Museum presents Vintage Swap Meet

California Surf Museum presents Vintage Swap Meet

Press Release:   The California Surf Museum and the Longboard Collector Club are partnering up to bring the 2nd Vintage Surf Swap Meet to Oceanside!   The public is welcome…

News May 13, 2013
PacSun CEO on store changes

PacSun CEO on store changes

A talk with Gary Schoenfeld about big changes to the Irvine store, including new brands, new presentations, the very expanded shoe offering, more. We took lots of photos.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
2012 Oakley Surf Shop Challenge kicks off

2012 Oakley Surf Shop Challenge kicks off

Press Release:   2012 OAKLEY SURF SHOP CHALLENGE KICKS OFF WITH SOUTHWEST REGIONAL AT SEASIDE REEF   Oceanside’s SurfRide Surf Shop Takes the Title And Reserves Trip to Bali  …

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