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Sunglass vet aims for a third gold with Hoven

Sunglass vet aims for a third gold with Hoven

Craig Lark was a founder of Arnette and Von Zipper. Now he's focusing on Hoven, and we find out what niche the brand is targeting, how sales are going and…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Warm winter leads to layoffs at Columbia

Warm winter leads to layoffs at Columbia

The warm winter season and challenges in Europe has begun impacting headcounts at Columbia Sportswear. A story in the Oregonian outlines how many jobs are being cut.

News May 13, 2013
Chris Carter keynote Q & A at Skate Summit

Chris Carter keynote Q & A at Skate Summit

Excerpts from Q & A with Alien Workshop co-founder at the Skateboarding Summit including why Alien chose Ohio and sold to Burton, why he thinks the industry is oversold, more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Cousteau on the power of the ocean

Cousteau on the power of the ocean

To get ready for Surf Summit, we asked famous ocean explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau some questions about himself, his work and his love of the ocean.

News May 13, 2013
Deckers CEO on Sanuk payouts, brand potential

Deckers CEO on Sanuk payouts, brand potential

At a conference, Angel Martinez explained the lucrative earn outs in the Sanuk deal, why the Sidewalk Surfer is important to Deckers, more. Plus, we outline earnout payments.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Outside investor joins PacSun board

Outside investor joins PacSun board

The private investors that have amassed a large stake in PacSun have landed a seat on the company’s board of directors.

News May 13, 2013
How Reef, Vans, North Face performed in Q2

How Reef, Vans, North Face performed in Q2

We listened to VF's earnings conference call early this morning and have details beyond the press release about how Vans, Reef and North Face performed in the second quarter.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
New O'Neill Snow team embraces inclusion

New O'Neill Snow team embraces inclusion

The new O'Neill Snow team is targeting snowboarding and more with a new approach for the U.S. We talk to the President of White Wave, which has the snow license,…

News May 13, 2013
Teva's plans for action sports

Teva's plans for action sports

An in-depth look at Teva today, including new categories, life after Simple Shoes, retail plans and how the brand is targeting the action sports demographic.

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