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A visit to Hi-Tech in Maui

A visit to Hi-Tech in Maui

A visit to Hi-Tech in Maui, which has an impressive selection of hardgoods, and a talk with Kim Ball about business, his approach, and how Hi-Tech competes with nearby Costco.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Spyder Surf Fest hits Hermosa on Saturday

Spyder Surf Fest hits Hermosa on Saturday

Press Release:   Spyder Surf Fest presented by Rockstar Energy Drink Fifth Annual Event to Take Place on Saturday, April 7, 2012 in Hermosa Beach  

News May 13, 2013
Oakley VP on snow, surf efforts, merger insights

Oakley VP on snow, surf efforts, merger insights

A talk with Ted Li about snow apparel efforts, surf apparel push, the impact of the rough snow season and insights on merging a Southern Cal company with a large…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Surf Ride hosts second annual Golf for Groms

Surf Ride hosts second annual Golf for Groms

Press Release:   SUPPORTING SAN DIEGO’S ‘GROMS’ THROUGH A CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT HOSTED BY THREE LOCAL BUSINESSES   Oceanside, Ca (February 15, 2012) Surf Ride, Ezia, and Bull Taco are…

News May 13, 2013
Howe on return to design DNA, business trends, surf shop growth

Howe on return to design DNA, business trends, surf shop growth

Jade Howe on his new team, a return to Howe's DNA, how the brand is growing at surf shops. Plus, Duke Edukas of Surfside shares how the brand has developed…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Lifetime Collective growing in U.S.

Lifetime Collective growing in U.S.

A talk with Lifetime co-founder Trevor Fleming about the fall line, key retail moves in the U.S., and more.

News May 13, 2013
Extra inventory hurts Quik's bottom line; revenue grows

Extra inventory hurts Quik's bottom line; revenue grows

We listened to Quiksilver's earnings call this afternoon and have details including quarterly revenue for each brand, why gross margins declined, Europe results, more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

NRI expanding to Vancouver

Press Release:   Vancouver Expansion - June 2012   NRI Distribution Inc., long-standing 3PL specialists in the action sports, outdoor and lifestyle industries, will be expanding to the Greater Vancouver…

News May 13, 2013
Brixton breaks out big time

Brixton breaks out big time

A talk with Brixton partners about the scrappy start, why it started with hats, its big appreciation for retailers, details on strategy. Plus, lots of photos of big new HQ.

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