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Surf Industry raises more than $400k for ocean preservation
Press Release: ALISO VIEJO, Calif. (August 15, 2011) — More than 675 professional surfers and surf industry VIPs joined together to support the preservation of the ocean at the…
News May 13, 2013Vance comments on Sanuk departure
We caught up with former Sanuk COO John Vance this week to get his comments after his departure from the company. Deckers brought in a new president on Monday.
News May 13, 2013Jesse Faen to Quiksilver
Jesse Faen has moved to Quiksilver. We have some details.
News May 13, 2013Metal Mulisha's new segmentation strategy, more
We caught up with Bill Gage of Metal Mulisha at Magic to talk about the brand’s new “Armed Society” collection, a new segmentation strategy, and more.
News May 13, 2013The impacts of discounting, Day 2: The retail side
Yesterday, I explored the issue of discounts this holiday season, how it impacts brands, and underlying issues that some believe are driving promotions in the industry. Today, retail analysts, experts…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Announcing: The 2011 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing
Press Release: Vans World Cup of Surfing Upgrades to Prime Status. Women's ASP World Champion Carissa Moore
News May 13, 2013The changing consumer: The brand perspective
Yesterday, core store owners talked about changing consumer spending patterns. I asked: Are we seeing a cyclical downturn that will be followed by a rebound? Or is this the dawn…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Photos from Liquid Nation
Fernando and Santiago Aguerre hosted another packed Liquid Nation Ball at Fernando's home on the cliffs of La Jolla Saturday evening. We have lots of photos.
News May 13, 2013Money, money, money: Advice on how to get it and what types of companies are attracting investors
In Part II of our series assessing the outlook for consolidation, acquisitions and investments in 2009, I asked six experts what kind of action sports companies are attracting buyers, what…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013