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SIA creates "State of the Industry" video

SIA creates "State of the Industry" video

Press Release:     New Video Breaks Down Lessons Learned from 2010/11 Season   MCLEAN, Va. (Sept. 19, 2011) - The 2010/11 season will go down in history books as…

News May 13, 2013
Money, money, money: The outlook for consolidation, investment and acquisition in 2009

Money, money, money: The outlook for consolidation, investment and acquisition in 2009

Money is on everybody's minds. Some brands need it, banks have tightened lending standards, and companies with extra cash on hand are holding onto it because of the turbulent economy.…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Dive specialist joins Surf Expo team

Dive specialist joins Surf Expo team

Press Release: Dive Specialist Sheri Daye Joins Surf Expo Team   September 23, 2011 — Avid freediver and spearfisher Sheri Daye has joined the Surf Expo Team as a sales…

News May 13, 2013

How snow retailers and manufacturers are ordering and planning next season

In Day 2 of our snow report, retailers and manufacturers share how they are planning business for next year. To read Day 1, click here. Retailers Bruce Cromartie Bruce Cromartie…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Hurley names an industry vet as its next CEO

Hurley names an industry vet as its next CEO

Hurley and Nike picked a former VF Corp. executive with experience in action sports, outdoor, denim and fashion brands to be its next CEO.

News May 13, 2013
Active sale on table – a familiar name may be bidding

Active sale on table – a familiar name may be bidding

A key hearing in the Active bankruptcy case scheduled for May 4 was postponed until May 14 after Active attorneys asked for the delay as the company reviews options for…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
NRF says holiday sales to rise 2.8%

NRF says holiday sales to rise 2.8%

Press Release:   NRF Forecasts Holiday Sales Increase of 2.8 Percent to $465.6 Billion -Retailers Will Hire Estimated 480,000 - 500,000 Seasonal Employees This Year-  

News May 13, 2013
Deals spur a rebound in tourist travel, but a drop in spending

Deals spur a rebound in tourist travel, but a drop in spending

Updated at 3pm with new charts and data for Hawaii. May results were released today after we published this post. Tourist traffic in four key markets important to action sports…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Fashion icon joins The Wheat Group Advisory Board

Fashion icon joins The Wheat Group Advisory Board

Press Release:   Mossimo Giannulli Signed on to Serve with the San Diego based Accessory Company   SAN DIEGO, CA-- The Wheat Group (TWG) is proud to announce fashion visionary…

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