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Mervin CEO on sales, copy cats and reorders

Mervin CEO on sales, copy cats and reorders

The recession may have beaten down snowboard sales last year, but not at Mervin Manufacturing. The company, owned by Quiksilver, recorded booming busines with the success of its "Banana contour"…

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
Black Friday promotions roundup at brand stores, customers and competitors

Black Friday promotions roundup at brand stores, customers and competitors

I braved the crowds at South Coast Plaza Friday to see just how promotional retailers were on the day after Thanksgiving. I also stopped by industry stores – Roxy, Quiksilver,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
686 announces Reclaim Design Project

686 announces Reclaim Design Project

Press Release:   The RECLAIM Project is back and we're looking for talented designers around the world to show us the next big thing in outerwear design! Have you always…

News May 13, 2013
Looking back and ahead: Michael Tomson

Looking back and ahead: Michael Tomson

Today, Michael Tomson looks back on 2009 and ahead to 2010 and 2011 in our “Looking back and ahead” series. He’s confident the lessons learned from this recession will stick.…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Flip Flop Shops partners with Quiksilver and Roxy

Flip Flop Shops partners with Quiksilver and Roxy

Press Release:   Quiksilver and Roxy become part of North America’s Leading Flip Flop and Sandal Retailer’s Exclusive Club of Core Brands; Now Carried at all Flip Flop Shops Locations…

News May 13, 2013
Nick Adcock on changing global landscape, Fox opportunity and more

Nick Adcock on changing global landscape, Fox opportunity and more

Those of you who know Nick Adcock, the former global president of DC Shoes, know that he has a lot of energy and focus. When I heard he moved to…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Date change on Sean Collins paddleout

Press Release:   Surfline would like to thank you for your support and condolences for the loss of our dear friend and colleague, Sean Collins.   Please note that the…

News May 13, 2013
Snow retailers share sales, brands and business trends

Snow retailers share sales, brands and business trends

Since SIA is just around the corner, we checked in with six influential snowboard shops, including two resort shops, to see how sales are shaping up, what products are working,…

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