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The new consumer-protection law: How brands like Quiksilver are managing

Clothing makers and distributors haven't been waiting around when it comes to new laws  requiring lead and phthalate testing of certain products for kids ages 12 and younger. They've been…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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
Bob Hurley and Roger Wyett on the remaking of Hurley

Bob Hurley and Roger Wyett on the remaking of Hurley

Roger and Bob show us a prototype of a new store opening in Laguna Beach in July, talk about Hurley's sponsorship of the U.S. Open, and explain how Hurley is…

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
Moss Adams partner Frank Kaufman on the CIT situation

Moss Adams partner Frank Kaufman on the CIT situation

I asked Frank Kaufman, a partner in certified public accounting firm Moss Adams, for his take on the CIT situation. Several of Moss Adams' apparel clients are CIT customers.

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
Special report: What you need to know about the Canadian market

Special report: What you need to know about the Canadian market

Canadians are crazy about action sports, and their economy has held up better than many others during the global recession, making the country an important territory for the action sports…

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
State of skate shoes – Adio

State of skate shoes – Adio

Adio Vice President of Design and Marketing Dave Ahumada discusses narrowing Adio's category focus, what price points are working for the brand and upcoming Adio projects. Sales Sales have improved…

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