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Signs of stability in retail sales and port volume data
Have we reached a bottom in the global economic downturn? A few signs indicate the answer is "maybe." Signs of stability show up in five different data sets that track…
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
Puerto Rico retailer Bora Bora files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Another action sports retailer has filed for bankruptcy protection. Puerto Rico-based Bora Bora Inc., an important account with four stores on the island, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Wednesday,…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Billabong V1 wetsuit wins innovation awards
Press Release: Â 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, 2013RS by Sheckler, Rusty and Third Rail by Zoo York arrive at JC Penney
Photos of the new arrivals, plus other action sports brands and copycats at the mall. And, a jaw-dropping sale at PacSun. Fall goods are beginning to trickle into stores so…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013NRF: Black Friday weekend sales rise
Press Release: Â 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- Â
News May 13, 2013
Apparel wholesale prices hold up while wholesale inventories and retail sales hold the bottom
Our latest survey of economic indicators shows that the U.S. economy continues to hold the bottom, mixing in enticing tidbits of good news with occasional disappointments. Today, I put together…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Burton launches new women's lifestyle site
Press Release: Â BURLINGTON, VT (December 2, 2011) Since the early days of Burton Snowboards, women have always helped shape the team, the products and the company. Today marks another…
News May 13, 2013
West 49 CEO to brands: stop dumping inventory in Canada
This week, we take a closer look at the Canadian action sports market, an important territory for action sports brands. Today, we talk to the CEO of the largest action…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
