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Zumiez December sales better than expected, raises Q4 guidance

Press Release:   Zumiez Inc. Reports December 2011 Sales Results Company Raises Fourth Quarter Guidance  

News May 13, 2013
A visit to a new Hurley shop-in-shop at PacSun

A visit to a new Hurley shop-in-shop at PacSun

I stumbled upon one of PacSun's new shop-in-shop concepts this week. Wow, it's a big change from old PacSun stores.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
SIA goes live with 2012 Snow Show app

SIA goes live with 2012 Snow Show app

Press Release:   Sherpa Solutions Develops New App to Personalize Snow Show Experience   WASHINGTON, DC. (January 6, 2012) - This week, SnowSports Industries America (SIA) went live with its…

News May 13, 2013
Paul Naude on West 49 acquisition

Paul Naude on West 49 acquisition

An interview with the Billabong North America president about the West 49 news today.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Reef launches premium closed-toe line

Reef launches premium closed-toe line

Reef is launching a new segment of men’s shoes, RESRV, which targets a design-savvy consumer and boutique-style retailers. We have the details.

News May 13, 2013
Vans President on the brand's success, growth strategies

Vans President on the brand's success, growth strategies

An interview with Kevin Bailey, including video, about the action sports landscape, why Vans has been successful, and future growth strategies, including the snow opportunity.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
ISA President on recent China surfing events, the future

ISA President on recent China surfing events, the future

Hainan Wanning Riyue Bay Surfing Festival presented by Quiksilver wrapped up. We asked Fernando Aguerre some questions about it, and about the potential for surfing there.

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez execs on economy, costs, junior's plans, acquisitions

Zumiez execs on economy, costs, junior's plans, acquisitions

Zumiez's top executives spoke at a retail conference in New York Wednesday and shared some interesting info, including one way brands may be able to gain share in its stores.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Dragon granted two patents for APX goggle

Dragon granted two patents for APX goggle

Press Release:   Frameless Goggle Design and Infinity Lens Technology™   Carlsbad, CA (January 23, 2012) - Dragon today announced that the newly released, revolutionary APX Goggle has received approval…

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