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SIA Snow Show Daily introduces new staff

SIA Snow Show Daily introduces new staff

Press Release:   WASHINGTON, DC (September 19, 2012) - SnowSports Industries America (SIA), in conjunction with publishing partnerActive Interest Media (AIM), is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Hawk…

News May 13, 2013
UNIV caters to the cool from around the world

UNIV caters to the cool from around the world

How UNIV attracts discerning customers with money to spend from around the globe by selling hard-to-find, cool stuff in the sleepy beach town of Encinitas.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
JC Penney's new approach with vendors – greed is bad

JC Penney's new approach with vendors – greed is bad

After listening to CEO Ron Johnson, I got a better idea of why some industry brands under pressure to grow might be intrigued by his approach to vendor relations and…

News May 13, 2013
Filtrate's plan to stand out in crowded sunglass market

Filtrate's plan to stand out in crowded sunglass market

A talk with co-founder Wade Sutton and new marketing hire Johnny Monson about boosting U.S. sales efforts, the new RAW collection and expanding into other categories.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
PPR reveals new products for Volcom and Electric

PPR reveals new products for Volcom and Electric

PPR hosted a media day in Paris and discussed new developments for Volcom and Electric, according to WWD. PPR also discussed where it is looking for acquisitions.

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez's expansion plans for Europe, Canada, 2012 results

Zumiez's expansion plans for Europe, Canada, 2012 results

We listened to Zumiez's Q4 earnings call and have details about international expansion plans, the soft footwear category, the CEO's take on the state of retail, 2013 view.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Jack's Surfboards wins Oakley challenge in Bali

Jack's Surfboards wins Oakley challenge in Bali

Press Release:   JACK’S SURFBOARDS WINS 2012 OAKLEY SURF SHOP CHALLENGE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP IN BALI   Social Media: @JacksSurfboards Crowned 2012 Oakley Surf Shop Challenge National Champions #OSSC  

News May 13, 2013
Kering comments on Volcom, Electric, Puma in Q1

Kering comments on Volcom, Electric, Puma in Q1

We listened to Kering's (formerly PPR) conference call this morning and have details about how Volcom, Electric and Puma performed. Also, a worrisome trend for Hawaii.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Chris Abad named new Spy surf team manager

Chris Abad named new Spy surf team manager

Press Release:   CHRIS ABAD HAPPY TO TAKE THE HELM AS SPY SURF TEAM MANAGER   CARLSBAD, Calif.—SPY is happy to announce that its elite team of surfers is now…

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