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ActionWatch partners with ASB Magazine in Australia

Press Release:   ActionWatch (USA) and ASB Magazine Announce Joint Venture Partnership in Australia   Torquay (Australia) April 12, 2012: Australasian Surf Business (ASB) Magazine and ActionWatch, the premier provider…

News May 13, 2013
Sport Chalet CEO on liquidity, vendors and the competition

Sport Chalet CEO on liquidity, vendors and the competition

I spoke with Sport Chalet CEO Craig Levra this week to follow up on the company's news that Bank of America had amended and expanded its credit agreement by $10…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Mitchell film to premiere at NB Film Festival

Mitchell film to premiere at NB Film Festival

Press Release:   DECADE OF DOMINANCE JAMIE MITCHELL TO PREMIERE DOCUMENTARY AT NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL   Before SUP blew up, the Aussie was already on a winning streak, dominating…

News May 13, 2013
Comparing the total pay packages for action sports executives and others

Comparing the total pay packages for action sports executives and others

In Part II of our executive compensation series, I look at the total pay package for 18 CEOs, including the potential value of stock and option awards and company-funded perks…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

K-5 to host Flatbar Fridays

Press Release:   K-5 Boardshop is stoked to host “Flatbar Fridays,” a grassroots community event featuring everything from music, food and beverages, to movie premiers, games and athlete signings. Bringing…

News May 13, 2013
Talking with Bernard Mariette about his new CEO job and his time at Quiksilver

Talking with Bernard Mariette about his new CEO job and his time at Quiksilver

Former Quiksilver Inc. President Bernard Mariette has taken a new job as CEO of Coalision, a Montreal-based apparel company focused on active lifestyles. I had coffee with Bernard a few…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Nixon opens store in Kuta, Bali

Nixon opens store in Kuta, Bali

Press Release:   ENCINITAS, CA - Nixon is pleased to announce the debut of its newest retail location now open in Kuta, Bali.   Considered one of the world’s top…

News May 13, 2013
Steve Murray urges brands to embrace authenticity and innovation

Steve Murray urges brands to embrace authenticity and innovation

Steve Murray, president of VF Corp.'s action sports coalition and formerly the president of Vans, gave the keynote address at the opening night of SIMA's Surf Summit XII Wednesday. Steve…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Lakai exec on challenges and rewards of move back to Girl

Lakai exec on challenges and rewards of move back to Girl

A year after Lakai returned to Girl Distribution, we asked Kelly Bird about the benefits and challenges, what's next for Lakai, the state of the skate shoe industry, more.

News May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series