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How industry executives are planning at a time of low visibility/Part II

How industry executives are planning at a time of low visibility/Part II

Today, we hear from Anthony Wilson of Salt Water Wine Surf Centres in Australia, Ted Wueste of Factor 54 and retail consultant Alan Roseman about planning strategies at a time…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Branded goods down, owned brands up in 2011 PacSun mix

Branded goods down, owned brands up in 2011 PacSun mix

The industry's largest customer filed its annual report on Wednesday, and we compiled some interesting data from the filing.

News May 13, 2013

The view on media changes from inside The Surfer's Journal and Surfline

For the third installment in our series about marketing spending in print and online, I checked in with some media executives to get their take on the biggest challenges, changes…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
SIA: Snow sports market down in February

SIA: Snow sports market down in February

Press Release:   Washington, DC (April 10, 2012) -- SnowSports Industries America (SIA) and The Leisure Trends Group released the most recent RetailTRAKâ„¢ numbers for February 2012, collected from the…

News May 13, 2013
More details about Active's creditors

More details about Active's creditors

Here is the latest on Active's Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, according to the court file. Active, which now operates 21 stores, is one of the action sports industry's most important…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

ActionWatch partners with ASB Magazine in Australia

Press Release:   ActionWatch (USA) and ASB Magazine Announce Joint Venture Partnership in Australia   Torquay (Australia) April 12, 2012: Australasian Surf Business (ASB) Magazine and ActionWatch, the premier provider…

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
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
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
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series