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Break East targest East Coast, sophisticated surfers

Break East targest East Coast, sophisticated surfers

The founder of new apparel brand Break East says West Coast apparel companies are missing a key demographic: sophisticated, urban surfers 25 and above with money and taste.

News May 13, 2013
Suicidal Tendencies helps Vans and DQM celebrate NYC's "The General"

Suicidal Tendencies helps Vans and DQM celebrate NYC's "The General"

Press Release:   Vans and DQM followed up Thursday’s big opening day and private event at the new Vans DQM General store in NYC with a larger party for the…

News May 13, 2013
Jake Burton diagnosed with treatable testicular cancer

Jake Burton diagnosed with treatable testicular cancer

Jake Burton told employees this week he was diagnosed with a treatable form of testicular cancer. We send our best wishes for a speedy recovery.

News May 13, 2013
Hawaii economic report, Day III: Retailers

Hawaii economic report, Day III: Retailers

In the first two parts of my in-depth Hawaii report, I focused on economic and tourism data and forecasts. Today, I talk to retailers on the ground level and hear…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Burton owners open home for Fall Bash

Burton owners open home for Fall Bash

More than 1,000 people attended Burton's Fall Bash Saturday at the Carpenter home to kick off the winter season. Shop-eat-surf was there as well, and we have lots of photos.

News May 13, 2013
Web analysis and rankings, Day 2: Brands

Web analysis and rankings, Day 2: Brands

Yesterday, our web series focused on the retail side of the equation. Today, we'll explore how industry brands are doing online, why some brands are doing better than others, and…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Green furniture company to launch at Sacred Craft

Green furniture company to launch at Sacred Craft

Press Release:   Legendary San Diego Design Collective Launches Modern, Eco-Friendly Furniture Line at Sacred Craft Expo in Del Mar   Elegant, hand-shaped products are enabled by high-performance, bio-based composites developed…

News May 13, 2013
Tommy Knapp: Retailers, differentiate to survive

Tommy Knapp: Retailers, differentiate to survive

Editor's note: Tommy Knapp co-founded the Honolua retail chain in Hawaii and founded Club Sportwear. He's now an adjunct professor at USC. This is Part II of his column on…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Billabong hosts 12th annual Cosmic Creek surf contest

Billabong hosts 12th annual Cosmic Creek surf contest

Press Release:   Retro Surf Contest Featuring Free Concert with Donavon Frankenreiter & Guests Returns to Salt Creek    IRVINE, CA – (October 11, 2011) -- California’s classic, counterculture surf…

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