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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

SDSI and Get Launched Productions team up

Press Release:   CALLING ALL SPORTS COMPANIES SDSI and GET LAUNCHED PRODUCTIONS partner on sports reality TV show pilot   Calling all entrepreneurs in the SDSI & sports industry network……

News May 13, 2013
What the kids say about brand loyalty, logo apparel and stores

What the kids say about brand loyalty, logo apparel and stores

They were 12 kids from Torrey Pines High School in San Diego County, California. You couldn’t really call them a focus group. But what the seven girls and five boys…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Andy Tompkins leaving Nielsen

Andy Tompkins leaving Nielsen

Press Release:   SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. – December 7, 2011 – Interbike announced today that Show Director Andy Tompkins would be leaving the company at the end of the…

News May 13, 2013

The Business of The Berrics II

Today, in our Berrics series we talk to pro skater and co-founder Steve Berra about The Berrics online store, The Canteen, which launched a few months ago, and Berrics Unified,…

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