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Action sports brands woo investors at Capital Forum

Action sports brands woo investors at Capital Forum

I zoomed to downtown San Diego yesterday to hear a few young action sports companies pitch their ideas to a room of investors at the first Connect S.I. Capital Forum.…

News May 13, 2013
Todd and Mikke on changes at ZJ Boarding House

Todd and Mikke on changes at ZJ Boarding House

Updated Friday at 2:45 p.m. with photos of the new Billabong and Hurley stores ZJ Boarding House debuts a new strategy this weekend with two of its three spaces converted…

News May 13, 2013

SIMA Boot Camp: How to connect to Today's Millenials

Michael Wood, the Senior VP of Syndicated Research at Teen Research Unlimited (TRU), presented a very dynamic and informative presentation yesterday at the SIMA Boot Camp on understanding today's millennials.…

News May 13, 2013
Amazon aquiring online shoe retailer Zappos

Amazon aquiring online shoe retailer Zappos

Amazon is acquiring online shoe retailer Zappos, an industry customer, in a deal worth $928 million, according to Reuters. Zappos logged $1 billion in merchandise sales last year. Zappos CEO…

News May 13, 2013
Retailers and others party at DC's Gold Standard event Saturday

Retailers and others party at DC's Gold Standard event Saturday

I stopped by DC's closing Monster party Saturday night, held as part of their Gold Standard event in connection with the X Games. For the second year in a row,…

News May 13, 2013
Swell CEO discusses launch of new site for core stores

Swell CEO discusses launch of new site for core stores

Swell.com launched a new site for core surf shops this week called Coreshopsdirect.com. The site is a directory of core shops around the country and an e-commerce platform for selling…

News May 13, 2013
The Buckle's ultimate growth target, plus its fashion mix for fall

The Buckle's ultimate growth target, plus its fashion mix for fall

Here are some interesting notes from The Buckle's earnings conference call last week. The Buckle sells some action sports brands at its 401 stores in 41 states. Expanded online fulfillment…

News May 13, 2013
Photos from the star-studded Liquid Nation Ball 6

Photos from the star-studded Liquid Nation Ball 6

The stars turned out for Liquid Nation Ball 6 Friday night at the home of Reef co-founder Fernando Aguerre in La Jolla, Calif. Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers…

News May 13, 2013
Lost Clothing president on business for 2009 and what's new for 2010

Lost Clothing president on business for 2009 and what's new for 2010

I spoke with Lost Clothing President Tim Garrett at ASR to find out how 2009 is progressing for the brand and what's in store for 2010. Despite the tough economy,…

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