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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

Dew Tour doubles event broadcast coverage

Press Release:   DEW TOUR DOUBLES EVENT BROADCAST COVERAGE, INTRODUCES DEW TOUR LIVE DIGITAL PLATFORM   Exclusive Content Available Across NBC, NBC Sports Network and DewTour.com  

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
Industry turns out for ECSC

Industry turns out for ECSC

We flew to Virginia Beach and have photos from the Coastal Edge ECSC presented by Vans, including the many industry folks who turned out for the event.

News May 13, 2013
Lib Tech surf: "Best business plan for retailers ever"

Lib Tech surf: "Best business plan for retailers ever"

Co-founder Mike Olson shares why the boards are different, how he thinks the boards can change the market, and some details about the business plan.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
686 launches Winter 2012-2013 site

686 launches Winter 2012-2013 site

Press Release:   2012-2013 Winter Site Now Live!   It's starting to feel a bit like fall in some parts of the country and that can only mean one thing…

News May 13, 2013
CCS Managing Director on retailer's evolution

CCS Managing Director on retailer's evolution

We followed up with Brent Hoover to find out about the repositioning of CCS, what it means for the merchandise mix, if new stores are coming, and where CCS stands…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Burton opens new partner store with Buckman's

Burton opens new partner store with Buckman's

Press Release:   BURLINGTON, VT (September 7, 2012) Burton Snowboards is excited to announce the opening of a new partner store with Buckman’s, a long-time Burton retailer with over six…

News May 13, 2013
Sanuk a bright spot in tough Q1 for Deckers

Sanuk a bright spot in tough Q1 for Deckers

Deckers faced many challenges in the first quarter that impacted sales of Ugg and Teva brands. We have details about those problems, and why Sanuk provided a positive spark.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series