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Burton launches new women's lifestyle site
Press Release: Â BURLINGTON, VT (December 2, 2011) Since the early days of Burton Snowboards, women have always helped shape the team, the products and the company. Today marks another…
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
Arnette welcomes Nathan Fletcher to the team
Press Release:  FOOTHILL RANCH, CA – December 8, 2011 – Arnette is proud and honored to announce that Nathan Fletcher is joining their family as the latest member of…
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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
Vans Live 2.0 App now available for Android
Press Release: Â THE VANS LIVE 2.0 APP, THE ALL-ACCESS PASS TO VANS ACTION SPORTS AND MUSIC EVENTS, NOW AVAILABLE FOR ANDROID Free App Available Now for Download on iTunes…
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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
Karl Watson joins Praxis team
Press Release:  PRAXIS FOOTWEAR WELCOMES KARL WATSON TO THE FAMILY  San Francisco, CA (December 20, 2011)- Praxis Footwear announced today the signing of Karl Watson. Karl will be the…
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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, 2013Launch LA announces first exhibitors
Press Release:  LAUNCH LA Announces First Batch Of Approved Exhibitors  Santa Monica, CA (January 3, 2012) LAUNCH LA—a new trade event reserved for select brands to be held…
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