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REI reports 2011 financial results

Editor's Note: This is the letter REI publishes from its president detailing financial results for the year.   She reports that sales grew 8.4% to $1.8 billion and profits were…

News May 13, 2013
Sole Tech CEO focuses on the future

Sole Tech CEO focuses on the future

Pierre Senizergues on: the global economy, how 2010 is shaping up, competing with athletic companies, what’s new with Sole Tech brands and why he's always been leery of debt.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
DC returns as Street League sponsor

DC returns as Street League sponsor

Press Release:   March 19, 2012 – Huntington Beach, CA – DC announced today they will continue their sponsorship of Street League’s DC Pro Tour Fueled By Monster Energy for…

News May 13, 2013
Real Retail: Stand Up Paddle Co.

Real Retail: Stand Up Paddle Co.

SUP Co. in Laguna Beach takes an upscale approach to the SUP craze, including an intriguing mix of brands and impressive private label program. Industry vets are involved.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Rip Curl releases range of virtual products

Press Release:   International surf, snow and lifestyle brand Rip Curl, has made yet another move in the gaming industry, partnering with Canadian-based digital agency Disruptive Publishers to release a…

News May 13, 2013
Real Retail: Curl by Sammy Duvall

Real Retail: Curl by Sammy Duvall

Curl does big volume at its Orlando store. We talk with Sammy about how business is going, what brands resonate with tourists, and how the industry relates to the East…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
IVI to feature Zeiss Sunlenses

IVI to feature Zeiss Sunlenses

Press Release:   Entire IVI Product Range To Feature ZEISS Sunlenses, Produced by CARL ZEISS VISION   Irvine, CA – (April 2, 2012) IVI today announces an historic agreement in…

News May 13, 2013
Snow preview: Snowboard Connection, Darkside, Liberty, Buckmans

Snow preview: Snowboard Connection, Darkside, Liberty, Buckmans

We check in with snow retailers around the country today and tomorrow to see what's selling early, how they bought, and how they are stocked in camber vs. reverse camber.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Branded goods down, owned brands up in 2011 PacSun mix

Branded goods down, owned brands up in 2011 PacSun mix

The industry's largest customer filed its annual report on Wednesday, and we compiled some interesting data from the filing.

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