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Becker's Dave Hollander on opening a new SUP-only store
Becker Surf is doing something most retailers are not in this economic climate: opening a new store. Becker co-owner Dave Hollander told me he is opening a 7,000-square foot SUP…
News May 13, 2013The top stories of 2009: what you viewed the most
To cap off our “Looking back, looking ahead” series, we looked into our database to see what articles on Shop-eat-surf you viewed the most in 2009. The list is both…
News May 13, 2013December boosts West 49 holiday sales
I’m catching up on some West 49 news about holiday sales that came out while I was at Surf Expo. The Canadian mall-based retailer released sales details from the five-week…
News May 13, 2013Several categories comp positive in January at Zumiez
Zumiez reported Wednesday that January same store sales rose 1.8%. Positive categories included men’s, accessories, and boys. Weak categories were hardgoods, juniors and footwear. Comp sales by week were: 1.…
News May 13, 2013Livity finds niche in boutiques, health stores and action sports
After all the talk about eco-friendly brand Livity in the Action Sports Environmental Coalition Green Room, I stopped by the booth at Class to talk to founder and CEO Isaac…
News May 13, 2013Billabong to license Plan B skate brand with option to buy
Element’s Founder and President Johnny Schillereff said in a release: “The Billabong group’s unwavering support has helped Element blaze the trails we've always dreamed of. Plan B is iconic and…
News May 13, 2013Volcom names new VP of Marketing
Volcom, Inc. announced it has promoted Ryan N. Immegart to Vice President of Marketing, effective May 15, 2010.
News May 13, 2013VARIETY, CULTURE & YATER TRIBUTE HIGHLIGHT SACRED CRAFT VENTURA SCHEDULE
Two day expo features Yater tribute, PT Vs Shaun Tomson, appraisals, art, film, board demos, seminars and much much more.
News May 13, 2013Snow Sports Market Rebounds in February
MCLEAN, Va. (April 6, 2010) - Snow Sports market sales reached $2.7 billion in February with a 3% gain in dollars sold compared with August through February last season. The…
News May 13, 2013