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The 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, 2013
Announcing: The 2011 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing
Press Release: Â 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, 2013
Photos 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, 2013
Money, 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
Santiago Aguerre retires from SurfAid board after long stint
Santiago Aguerre reflects back on his involvement with SurfAid and the growing importance of corporate support of humanitarian causes.
News May 13, 2013
Signs of stability in retail sales and port volume data
Have we reached a bottom in the global economic downturn? A few signs indicate the answer is "maybe." Signs of stability show up in five different data sets that track…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Retailers visit Burton HQ
Retailers and other visitors spent Friday at Burton HQ in Burlington, Vermont. We have photos from the day, including from the annual company meeting.
News May 13, 2013
Puerto Rico retailer Bora Bora files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Another action sports retailer has filed for bankruptcy protection. Puerto Rico-based Bora Bora Inc., an important account with four stores on the island, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Wednesday,…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
