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State of skate shoes – Sole Technology

State of skate shoes – Sole Technology

Sole Technology Vice President of Sales Rick Strassner and Senior Vice President of Marketing Don Brown discuss price points, growth, distribution and the recession. The company's skate brands are Etnies,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Storm brings snow to Colorado Ski Country USA

Storm brings snow to Colorado Ski Country USA

Press Release:   DENVER, Colo. – January 17, 2012 – An impressive snow storm moved into Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) Monday leaving double digit snow totals at many resorts.…

News May 13, 2013
686 president on sales trends, the challenges of snow and intriguing alliances

686 president on sales trends, the challenges of snow and intriguing alliances

This week, we are checking in with snow companies as the season gets underway. Recently I spent some time with Mike West, the founder and president of snowboard outerwear company…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Erika Seward promoted to Executive Director

Press Release:   Justine Chiara Transitions Role After Over 10 Years and Will Continue to Serve as Chairwoman of B4BC Board of Directors; B4BC Operation Relocates to New Home in…

News May 13, 2013
Special series: Looking back at 2009 and ahead to 2010

Special series: Looking back at 2009 and ahead to 2010

2009 has been a tough year for the industry. The previous belief that the action sport industry was “recession proof” has been busted and we all now know larger economic…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Ambig President planning 2012 up

Ambig President planning 2012 up

We caught up with Christie Vogt at Agenda and got an update on the brand, its current strategies and how 2011 turned out for Ambig, which has gone through some…

News May 13, 2013
Looking back and ahead: Bruce Cromartie

Looking back and ahead: Bruce Cromartie

Bruce Cromartie, owner of 14 BC Surf & Sport stores, predicts a continued tough environment for 2010 and says difficult times may continue for the industry even if the economy…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

B4BC hosts Shred the Love campaign

Press Release:   “Shred the Love” with B4BC this Winter Season In Support of Breast Cancer Survivors and Local Non-profits   Nationwide online fundraising campaign and onsite events including Billabong…

News May 13, 2013
Introducing the SES Retail Panel

Introducing the SES Retail Panel

We receive a lot of data from national retailers about sales trends, but it’s harder to get similar, timely information about independent retailers.

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