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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
Global retail sales show some improvement

Global retail sales show some improvement

After U.S. retailers reported May comps last week that were generally a return to downward trending, we wanted to see how the rest of the world was performing. Today, we…

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
Store tour: Three industry brands prominent at Zebra Club, but only a few crack Seattle Nordstrom; many brands found at a Canadian mall

Store tour: Three industry brands prominent at Zebra Club, but only a few crack Seattle Nordstrom; many brands found at a Canadian mall

By TIFFANY MONTGOMERY Industry brands fill the young men's section of Nordstrom stores in Southern California. But it's a very different story in the Northwest. I was surprised to see…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Glen Senk resigns as Urban Outfitters CEO, replaced by co-founder Richard Hayne

Glen Senk resigns as Urban Outfitters CEO, replaced by co-founder Richard Hayne

Editor's note: Jewelry company David Yurman announced Thursday tht Senk would join the company as CEO. Editor's note: Urban's stock fell 18% in morning trading Wednesday on the news of…

News May 13, 2013
New Vans President on his plans for apparel, the future for Vans Girls and gaining market share in a recession

New Vans President on his plans for apparel, the future for Vans Girls and gaining market share in a recession

I had a nice long talk with new Vans President Kevin Bailey recently, where we discussed Vans' opportunities for growth, how the team is updating its business strategy, his plans…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Surf Expo: The List

Surf Expo: The List

The Top 11 most interesting things I saw at Surf Expo, ranging from products to booths.

News May 13, 2013
State of skate shoes – Sole Technology

State of skate shoes – Sole Technology

Sole Technology Vice President of Sales Rick Strassner and Senior Vice President of Marketing Don Brown discuss price points, growth, distribution and the recession. The company's skate brands are Etnies,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Bern and 686 to unveil 20 year collaboration

Bern and 686 to unveil 20 year collaboration

Press Release:   686 and Bern Unlimited Release Limited Collaboration on Helmets for the 2012-2013 Season   (Duxbury, MA) January 23, 2012 - Bern is proud to announce a one-time…

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