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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, 2013The up and downsides to manufacturers opening retail stores
Some manufacturers have been increasingly pushing into retail over the past few years as companies look to showcase and market their brands and give consumers another opportunity to buy their…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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
Core careers: John Wilson's path from Clairemont Surf Shop to Reef
The path to the corner office at action sports brands often starts at a core shop. So I've been talking to some industry leaders about where they started and what…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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
Digging into the details of February comps: some surprises
We charted the February and historical performance over the past year of several teen retailers and grouped them into two categories: better and poorer performers. We also charted which retailers…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
California Surf Museum presents Vintage Swap Meet
Press Release: Â The California Surf Museum and the Longboard Collector Club are partnering up to bring the 2nd Vintage Surf Swap Meet to Oceanside! Â The public is welcome…
News May 13, 2013
Signs of returning consumer confidence around the world
Things are looking up, a bit, in the latest consumer confidence surveys in three nations important to the action sports industry. Last week we showed you that U.S. consumer expectations…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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  …
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