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John Vance on new CEO role at Freewaters

John Vance on new CEO role at Freewaters

We followed up with John Vance and Freewaters partner Eli Marmar to find out more about John's new role with the young footwear company. John was formerly the COO of…

News May 13, 2013
Rainbow owner on quality, not chasing business

Rainbow owner on quality, not chasing business

Jay "Sparky" Longely shares his fresh approach to business that has kept Rainbow going strong since 1974. Plus, why Rainbow is heavily involved with the SUP market.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Billabong to open books to TPG

Billabong to open books to TPG

Billabong grants TPG International the right to conduct non-exclusive due diligence, which could take weeks. TPG wants to buy all of Billabong for $1.45 per share.

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez's store plans for Canada

Zumiez's store plans for Canada

Zumiez executives described how many stores the chain expects to open in Canada at the ICR XChange today. They also detailed the company's key strategies.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Sanuk partners with Operation Smile

Sanuk partners with Operation Smile

Press Release:   SANUK PASSING ON THE SMILES WITH OPERATION SMILE PARTNERSHIP   Company Pledges to Heal Cleft Lips and Cleft Palates with Donation   July 31, 2012, Irvine, CA…

News May 13, 2013
Canada retail tour: Sitka

Canada retail tour: Sitka

We visited stores in Vancouver to find what brands and trends are selling, how business is going, and more. Today, we talk with Sitka, which blends retail and wholesale.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Fox Head releases No Filter movie

Fox Head releases No Filter movie

Press Release:   FOX HEAD INC’S #NOFILTER THE MOVIE LAUNCH PARTY US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, CA  

News May 13, 2013
686 owner on inventories, orders and next season

686 owner on inventories, orders and next season

A talk with Mike West about inventory levels, orders, what's new for next season and the challenges and rewards of being independent in the snow world.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Retail container imports to increase in August

Press Release:   Retail Container Imports Expected to Increase 6.3 Percent in August, 2012 to Come in 4.8 Percent Above 2011  

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