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SIA releases first-ever mid-season report
Press Release:  SIA Releases First-Ever Mid-Season Intelligence Report  Mid-Season Numbers, Emerging Trends Impacted by Snow Conditions Â
News May 13, 2013Nike executives on Hurley, Converse, Nike action sports revenues
Nike executives discussed the performance of Hurley, Converse & Nike action sports for the quarter ended Feb. 28.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Sole Technology expands into Mainland China
Press Release: Â SOLE TECHNOLOGY EMBARKS ON EXPANSION INTO MAINLAND CHINA AND MACAU Â Brands Etnies, Emerica and Altamont Will Now Be Available Exclusively at I.T Limited Double-Park Retail Locations…
News May 13, 2013Vans on fire in Q1
All the important details from the VF earnings call, including Vans performance in various regions, and an update on VF acquisition targets in outdoor and action sports.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Noll Surfboards collaborates with Billabong
Press Release: Â IRVINE, CALIFORNIA -- (March 6, 2012) -- Noll Surfboards, the surf brand founded on epic big-wave pioneering and transoceanic aloha, today announced an exclusive collaboration with Billabong…
News May 13, 2013Capturing the Costa Rica market
Shelby Stanger is working in Costa Rica for a few months. She examines the market, talks to distributors and visits stores to give us an on-the-ground report.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013NRF: February retail saels rise 8.6% year-over-year
Press Release:  WASHINGTON, March 13, 2012 – With a spring in their step, retailers marked 20 consecutive months of sustained year-over-year retail sales growth in February as unseasonably warm…
News May 13, 2013Paul Naude on RVCA deal
An interview with Billabong North America President Paul Naude about the RVCA acquisition. He answers the question: is there a master acquisition strategy?
Executive Edition May 13, 2013ThirtyTwo Director on next-season strategies
We talk to Brian Cook about ThirtyTwo’s growth figures for last season, what’s new with outerwear and boots, and how orders are coming in for the upcoming season.
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