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Big news at Active Ride Shop

Big news at Active Ride Shop

It's been six months since Active Ride Shop filed for bankruptcy protection, so I thought I would check in with Active management to see what is happening with the 21-store…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

We All Ride launches Kawasaki apparel collection

Press Release:   W.A.R. We All Ride, LLC SIGNS LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH KAWASAKI MOTOR CORP   Yorba Linda, CA and Irvine, CA – September 29, 2011- W.A.R. We All Ride…

News May 13, 2013
State of skate shoes – Ipath

State of skate shoes – Ipath

Today in our skate shoe series, Ipath Global Sales Director Pepe Landa discusses sales, international growth, widening Ipath's price points and his methods for encouraging prebooks. Sales Sales have been…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Rip Curl's San Francisco experience

Rip Curl's San Francisco experience

We asked Rip Curl Marketing Director Dylan Slater about some of the rewards and challenges of hosting The Rip Curl Pro Search at San Francisco's Ocean Beach this year.

News May 13, 2013

Nordstrom execs on spring buying plans, Calif. and more

Here are some more details about Nordstrom’s business in the third quarter from its earnings conference call. Executives shared some interesting thoughts about the changing consumer, business on the West…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Bob Hurley tells Executive Roundtable audience how he acquired the U.S. Billabong license

In this short video clip, Bob Hurley recalls the early days, and tells our Feb. 11, 2011 Executive Roundtable audience how he grew from boardshaper to apparel executive.

News May 13, 2013
Photos and recap of the Executive Roundtable with PacSun CEO Gary Schoenfeld

Photos and recap of the Executive Roundtable with PacSun CEO Gary Schoenfeld

New Pacific Sunwear CEO Gary Schoenfeld talked candidly for more than an hour Tuesday about his belief and passion for action sports brands, his commitment to working more closely with…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Updated: Industry stores on Black Friday

Updated: Industry stores on Black Friday

We visited industry stores and others on Black Friday to check out the holiday shopping scene. Stores visited include PacSun, Quiksilver, Salvation, Beachworks, Oakley, more.

News May 13, 2013
Looking back and ahead: PT Townend

Looking back and ahead: PT Townend

Industry leader and consultant Peter "PT" Townend predicts more detoxing for 2010 but also sees some new brands taking advantage of the changed environment. What’s the biggest impact the recession…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series