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The new consumer-protection law: How brands like Quiksilver are managing

Clothing makers and distributors haven't been waiting around when it comes to new laws  requiring lead and phthalate testing of certain products for kids ages 12 and younger. They've been…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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
Bob Hurley and Roger Wyett on the remaking of Hurley

Bob Hurley and Roger Wyett on the remaking of Hurley

Roger and Bob show us a prototype of a new store opening in Laguna Beach in July, talk about Hurley's sponsorship of the U.S. Open, and explain how Hurley is…

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
Moss Adams partner Frank Kaufman on the CIT situation

Moss Adams partner Frank Kaufman on the CIT situation

I asked Frank Kaufman, a partner in certified public accounting firm Moss Adams, for his take on the CIT situation. Several of Moss Adams' apparel clients are CIT customers.

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
Special report: What you need to know about the Canadian market

Special report: What you need to know about the Canadian market

Canadians are crazy about action sports, and their economy has held up better than many others during the global recession, making the country an important territory for the action sports…

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
State of skate shoes – Adio

State of skate shoes – Adio

Adio Vice President of Design and Marketing Dave Ahumada discusses narrowing Adio's category focus, what price points are working for the brand and upcoming Adio projects. Sales Sales have improved…

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