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Interesting insights from Bob McKnight's speech at UCI

Interesting insights from Bob McKnight's speech at UCI

Editor's note: This story was originally posted Wednesday May 20. We moved it so that it appears on the home page through the U.S. Memorial Day holiday weekend. Quiksilver CEO…

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
Core Careers: Ryan Heuser, president and co-founder, Paul Frank Industries

Core Careers: Ryan Heuser, president and co-founder, Paul Frank Industries

Editor's note: Today we debut a new feature called "Core Careers" where industry leaders share details about their career paths, key business advice, how they handle tough issues at work,…

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
Jim Glik on back-to-school sales and strategies at the 54 Glik's stores

Jim Glik on back-to-school sales and strategies at the 54 Glik's stores

Editor's note: As part of our special Back-to-School report, Glik's vice president Jim Glik shares how sales are going, the chain's merchandising approach, the company's successes with direct marketing, how…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

SDSI and Get Launched Productions team up

Press Release:   CALLING ALL SPORTS COMPANIES SDSI and GET LAUNCHED PRODUCTIONS partner on sports reality TV show pilot   Calling all entrepreneurs in the SDSI & sports industry network……

News May 13, 2013
Comprehensive September retail report – including some good news

Comprehensive September retail report – including some good news

Today we offer an expanded roundup of retail performance for September that includes action sports industry customers, teen retailers, discount chains, department stores, and other specialty retailers. The goal is…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Andy Tompkins leaving Nielsen

Andy Tompkins leaving Nielsen

Press Release:   SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. – December 7, 2011 – Interbike announced today that Show Director Andy Tompkins would be leaving the company at the end of the…

News May 13, 2013
VF CEO on Reef, Vans, acquisitions, replenishment and more

VF CEO on Reef, Vans, acquisitions, replenishment and more

VF Corp. CEO Eric Wiseman shared lots of interesting information about VF's third quarter performance and other company news and views on a conference call with analysts this afternoon. (To…

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