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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
PPR adds Italian men's luxury brand Brioni to stable
PRESS RELEASE Paris, November 8, 2011 PPR acquires Italian tailor Brioni Acquisition of 100% of capital A prestigious, profitable brand active in a growing market: high…
News May 13, 2013
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
686 and Scion debut snowboarding concept car
Press Release: LOS ANGELES, CA (November 14, 2011) – 686® and Scion® are pleased to introduce the world's first and only car solely dedicated to snowboarding, "Numeric". Built for…
News May 13, 2013
686 president on sales trends, the challenges of snow and intriguing alliances
This week, we are checking in with snow companies as the season gets underway. Recently I spent some time with Mike West, the founder and president of snowboard outerwear company…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Billabong V1 wetsuit wins innovation awards
Press Release: IRVINE, CALIFORNIA -- (November 16, 2011) -- Only months after being unveiled to the public, the Billabong V1 inflatable big wave wetsuit has received a pair of…
News May 13, 2013
Special series: Looking back at 2009 and ahead to 2010
2009 has been a tough year for the industry. The previous belief that the action sport industry was “recession proof” has been busted and we all now know larger economic…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013NRF: Black Friday weekend sales rise
Press Release: Black Friday Weekend Shines as Shoppers Line up for Deals, Spend Record $52 Billion -Number of Thanksgiving Day, Early Bird Shoppers Highest in Survey History-
News May 13, 2013
Looking back and ahead: Bruce Cromartie
Bruce Cromartie, owner of 14 BC Surf & Sport stores, predicts a continued tough environment for 2010 and says difficult times may continue for the industry even if the economy…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
