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686 president on sales trends, the challenges of snow and intriguing alliances

686 president on sales trends, the challenges of snow and intriguing alliances

This week, we are checking in with snow companies as the season gets underway. Recently I spent some time with Mike West, the founder and president of snowboard outerwear company…

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
Special series: Looking back at 2009 and ahead to 2010

Special series: Looking back at 2009 and ahead to 2010

2009 has been a tough year for the industry. The previous belief that the action sport industry was “recession proof” has been busted and we all now know larger economic…

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
Looking back and ahead: Bruce Cromartie

Looking back and ahead: Bruce Cromartie

Bruce Cromartie, owner of 14 BC Surf & Sport stores, predicts a continued tough environment for 2010 and says difficult times may continue for the industry even if the economy…

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
Introducing the SES Retail Panel

Introducing the SES Retail Panel

We receive a lot of data from national retailers about sales trends, but it’s harder to get similar, timely information about independent retailers.

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
Core Careers: John Mills, Quiksilver SVP of Sales

Core Careers: John Mills, Quiksilver SVP of Sales

Today we check in with John Mills, who started out handling major accounts for Quiksilver. Now he is in charge of all sales for the Quiksilver brand. He has some…

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