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The view on media changes from inside The Surfer's Journal and Surfline
For the third installment in our series about marketing spending in print and online, I checked in with some media executives to get their take on the biggest challenges, changes…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Action Sports Merchandising to launch first issue
Press Release: Action Sports Merchandising Hits Shops this Fall BROOMFIELD, Colo.—The business source for snow, skate and surf retailers, Action Sports Merchandising magazine’s first issue launches November. This business-to-business trade…
News May 13, 2013
More details about Active's creditors
Here is the latest on Active's Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, according to the court file. Active, which now operates 21 stores, is one of the action sports industry's most important…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
I.e. distribution teams up with Makaha
Press Release:  i.e. distribution to Continue the Legacy of the Original Professional Skateboard Brand, Makaha  COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA – (September 30, 2011) i.e. distribution announces they have reached…
News May 13, 2013
Global retail sales show some improvement
After U.S. retailers reported May comps last week that were generally a return to downward trending, we wanted to see how the rest of the world was performing. Today, we…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Freewaters sees opportunity in sandal market
A snowboard boot designer and a former wetsuit designer have teamed up to create a sandal brand called Freewaters. The brand wants to raise the bar in sandals and help…
News May 13, 2013
Store tour: Three industry brands prominent at Zebra Club, but only a few crack Seattle Nordstrom; many brands found at a Canadian mall
By TIFFANY MONTGOMERY Industry brands fill the young men's section of Nordstrom stores in Southern California. But it's a very different story in the Northwest. I was surprised to see…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Brad Alband moves to Volcom from ThirtyTwo
Volcom hires Brad Alband from Sole Technology for a key snow position. Updated with the new title and position for Volcom's Dutch Schultz.
News May 13, 2013
New Vans President on his plans for apparel, the future for Vans Girls and gaining market share in a recession
I had a nice long talk with new Vans President Kevin Bailey recently, where we discussed Vans' opportunities for growth, how the team is updating its business strategy, his plans…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
