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PacSun says December sales were flat

PacSun says December sales were flat

PacSun announced after markets closed on Thursday that its December comps were flat and maintained its Q4 sales and earnings guidance.

News May 13, 2013
Store tour: Three industry brands prominent at Zebra Club, but only a few crack Seattle Nordstrom; many brands found at a Canadian mall

Store tour: Three industry brands prominent at Zebra Club, but only a few crack Seattle Nordstrom; many brands found at a Canadian mall

By TIFFANY MONTGOMERY Industry brands fill the young men's section of Nordstrom stores in Southern California. But it's a very different story in the Northwest. I was surprised to see…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Clark Gundlach to Quiksilver

Clark Gundlach to Quiksilver

Burton SVP of Sales Clark Gundlach has left Burton to take a senior global snow executive position at Quiksilver. Sasha Dietschi-Cooper promoted at Burton to fill sales role.

News May 13, 2013
New Vans President on his plans for apparel, the future for Vans Girls and gaining market share in a recession

New Vans President on his plans for apparel, the future for Vans Girls and gaining market share in a recession

I had a nice long talk with new Vans President Kevin Bailey recently, where we discussed Vans' opportunities for growth, how the team is updating its business strategy, his plans…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Electric expands soft goods line

Electric expands soft goods line

Electric's Bruce Beach and Matt Brodrick tell us about Electric Visual's expanded soft goods line, which has an Americana, vintage vibe.

News May 13, 2013
State of skate shoes – Sole Technology

State of skate shoes – Sole Technology

Sole Technology Vice President of Sales Rick Strassner and Senior Vice President of Marketing Don Brown discuss price points, growth, distribution and the recession. The company's skate brands are Etnies,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
More photos from OR

More photos from OR

More photos from the busy and crowded Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City.

News May 13, 2013
686 president on sales trends, the challenges of snow and intriguing alliances

686 president on sales trends, the challenges of snow and intriguing alliances

This week, we are checking in with snow companies as the season gets underway. Recently I spent some time with Mike West, the founder and president of snowboard outerwear company…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Travis Rice signs with Union Binding Company

Press Release:   TRAVIS RICE SIGNS WITH UNION BINDING COMPANY   Seattle, WA (January 27, 2012) — Union Binding Company is proud to announce the addition of The Art Of…

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