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A visit to a new Hurley shop-in-shop at PacSun

A visit to a new Hurley shop-in-shop at PacSun

I stumbled upon one of PacSun's new shop-in-shop concepts this week. Wow, it's a big change from old PacSun stores.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

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
Paul Naude on West 49 acquisition

Paul Naude on West 49 acquisition

An interview with the Billabong North America president about the West 49 news today.

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
Vans President on the brand's success, growth strategies

Vans President on the brand's success, growth strategies

An interview with Kevin Bailey, including video, about the action sports landscape, why Vans has been successful, and future growth strategies, including the snow opportunity.

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
Zumiez execs on economy, costs, junior's plans, acquisitions

Zumiez execs on economy, costs, junior's plans, acquisitions

Zumiez's top executives spoke at a retail conference in New York Wednesday and shared some interesting info, including one way brands may be able to gain share in its stores.

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
Billabong CEO on acquisitions, retail, more

Billabong CEO on acquisitions, retail, more

Derek O'Neill spoke at the company's general meeting Tuesday, and we have the highlights, including if any acquisitions are on the horizon, Nixon's elite revenue status, more.

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