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The Buckle posts strong results – again

The Buckle posts strong results – again

For those of you that sell to The Buckle, take heart. The retailer said Thursday morning that it turned in a strong third quarter.

News May 13, 2013
Core careers: Robert Schmidt, CEO, Katin

Core careers: Robert Schmidt, CEO, Katin

Today, we hear from Robert Schmidt, the CEO of Katin. Katin has been around since 1959 and has a store in Huntington Beach. The brand began making a fresh push…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Surf Ride supports Small Business Saturday

Surf Ride supports Small Business Saturday

Press Release:   Local Surf Shop Owner’s Perspective on Small business Saturday   In 1974, Bill “Burnin” Bernard, Surf Ride owner, founded a small surf shop in Oceanside. Over the…

News May 13, 2013
New Reef President on changes at Reef, his plan for the brand and new opportunities

New Reef President on changes at Reef, his plan for the brand and new opportunities

I spent a couple of hours with new Reef President Jim Gerson at Reef's Carlsbad headquarters this week. We spoke about Reef's turnaround plan, distinguishing Reef from competitors, how spring…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Scarlett Johannson teams up with Neff Headwear

Scarlett Johannson teams up with Neff Headwear

Press Release:   California December 1, 2011 – Hollywood leading lady and star of Iron Man 2 and soon to be Iron Man 3, Scarlett Johansson has joined forces with…

News May 13, 2013
State of skate shoes – Vans

State of skate shoes – Vans

Vans Americas VP Jeff Moore discusses sales, the impact of the recession and Vans plans for 2010. Recession We're focusing on strategic partners that we can grow organically in versus…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Behind the scenes at Billabong Pipeline Masters

Behind the scenes at Billabong Pipeline Masters

Photos from the first day of the Billabong Pipeline Masters, including of industry folks at the event, and visits to the Volcom and Hurley houses.

News May 13, 2013
Snow season 2009/2010 preview

Snow season 2009/2010 preview

This week, we check in with the snowboard industry to see how different companies and retailers are approaching the current season, responding to the economic climate, and preparing for the…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Rusty "Talks Story" this Saturday at HS&S

Press Release:   Iconic Shaper/Designer Rusty Preisendorfer to “Talk Story” at Huntington Surf and Sport on Saturday   Rusty Preisendorfer has been mowing foam now in his sixth decade.  

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