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I.e. distribution teams up with Makaha

I.e. distribution teams up with Makaha

Press Release:   i.e. distribution to Continue the Legacy of the Original Professional Skateboard Brand, Makaha   COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA – (September 30, 2011) i.e. distribution announces they have reached…

News May 13, 2013
The new consumer-protection law: View from inside a testing lab

The new consumer-protection law: View from inside a testing lab

In the second day of our series on the new consumer product safety rules and their impact on action sports brands, I talked to the operators of Applied Technical Services…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Freewaters sees opportunity in sandal market

Freewaters sees opportunity in sandal market

A snowboard boot designer and a former wetsuit designer have teamed up to create a sandal brand called Freewaters. The brand wants to raise the bar in sandals and help…

News May 13, 2013
Consumer confidence up around the globe

Consumer confidence up around the globe

Consumer confidence is on the rebound around the globe, the latest surveys show. Every nation we checked shows a continued swing to positive consumer sentiment, though all remain at levels…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Brad Alband moves to Volcom from ThirtyTwo

Brad Alband moves to Volcom from ThirtyTwo

Volcom hires Brad Alband from Sole Technology for a key snow position. Updated with the new title and position for Volcom's Dutch Schultz.

News May 13, 2013

How CIT customers are protecting themselves

CIT was back in the news this week after delaying its quarterly filing as it works to restructure the company and avoid a bankruptcy filing. I have been talking to…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Analyst rates Quiksilver stock a buy

Analyst rates Quiksilver stock a buy

Roth Capital Partners launched coverage of Quiksilver today and is bullish on the stock.

News May 13, 2013
ASR Report: How Roxy plans to compete with fast fashion

ASR Report: How Roxy plans to compete with fast fashion

I spoke at ASR with Deanna Jackson, SVP of Sales at Roxy, about what is new with the brand, how it is adjusting to compete with fast fashion, and the…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Surf Expo parent starts LAUNCH LA

Press Release:   Prepare for LAUNCH LA, The Trade Event For The West Coast Lifestyle   Santa Monica, CA (October 24, 2011)—LAUNCH LA will be held at the historic Barker…

News May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series