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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, 2013The 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, 2013Freewaters 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, 2013Consumer 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, 2013Brad 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, 2013How 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, 2013Analyst rates Quiksilver stock a buy
Roth Capital Partners launched coverage of Quiksilver today and is bullish on the stock.
News May 13, 2013ASR 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, 2013Surf 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