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Tilly's increases 2012 store plans – again

Tilly's increases 2012 store plans – again

Tilly's reported Q2 earnings Wednesday. We listened to the earnings call and have details, including how many stores it plans to open in 2012 and why it raised its forecast.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Mitchell film to premiere at NB Film Festival

Mitchell film to premiere at NB Film Festival

Press Release:   DECADE OF DOMINANCE JAMIE MITCHELL TO PREMIERE DOCUMENTARY AT NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL   Before SUP blew up, the Aussie was already on a winning streak, dominating…

News May 13, 2013
The Coastal Edge approach to retail

The Coastal Edge approach to retail

A tour of Coastal Edge's new store in the resort district of Virginia Beach and others, the story of how owner D Nachnani got started and his approach to retail.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

K-5 to host Flatbar Fridays

Press Release:   K-5 Boardshop is stoked to host “Flatbar Fridays,” a grassroots community event featuring everything from music, food and beverages, to movie premiers, games and athlete signings. Bringing…

News May 13, 2013
Sole Tech CEO on change, 2013 forecast, state of skate, balancing risk and caution

Sole Tech CEO on change, 2013 forecast, state of skate, balancing risk and caution

A talk with Pierre about changes at Sole Tech, 2012 and the outlook for 2013, Europe, the state of the skate shoe industry, weathering the financial storm, independence, more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Nixon opens store in Kuta, Bali

Nixon opens store in Kuta, Bali

Press Release:   ENCINITAS, CA - Nixon is pleased to announce the debut of its newest retail location now open in Kuta, Bali.   Considered one of the world’s top…

News May 13, 2013
UNIV caters to the cool from around the world

UNIV caters to the cool from around the world

How UNIV attracts discerning customers with money to spend from around the globe by selling hard-to-find, cool stuff in the sleepy beach town of Encinitas.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Lakai exec on challenges and rewards of move back to Girl

Lakai exec on challenges and rewards of move back to Girl

A year after Lakai returned to Girl Distribution, we asked Kelly Bird about the benefits and challenges, what's next for Lakai, the state of the skate shoe industry, more.

News May 13, 2013
Filtrate's plan to stand out in crowded sunglass market

Filtrate's plan to stand out in crowded sunglass market

A talk with co-founder Wade Sutton and new marketing hire Johnny Monson about boosting U.S. sales efforts, the new RAW collection and expanding into other categories.

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