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Black Friday promotions roundup at brand stores, customers and competitors

Black Friday promotions roundup at brand stores, customers and competitors

I braved the crowds at South Coast Plaza Friday to see just how promotional retailers were on the day after Thanksgiving. I also stopped by industry stores – Roxy, Quiksilver,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Spyder Surf Fest hits Hermosa on Saturday

Spyder Surf Fest hits Hermosa on Saturday

Press Release:   Spyder Surf Fest presented by Rockstar Energy Drink Fifth Annual Event to Take Place on Saturday, April 7, 2012 in Hermosa Beach  

News May 13, 2013
Looking back and ahead: Michael Tomson

Looking back and ahead: Michael Tomson

Today, Michael Tomson looks back on 2009 and ahead to 2010 and 2011 in our “Looking back and ahead” series. He’s confident the lessons learned from this recession will stick.…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Surf Ride hosts second annual Golf for Groms

Surf Ride hosts second annual Golf for Groms

Press Release:   SUPPORTING SAN DIEGO’S ‘GROMS’ THROUGH A CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT HOSTED BY THREE LOCAL BUSINESSES   Oceanside, Ca (February 15, 2012) Surf Ride, Ezia, and Bull Taco are…

News May 13, 2013
Nick Adcock on changing global landscape, Fox opportunity and more

Nick Adcock on changing global landscape, Fox opportunity and more

Those of you who know Nick Adcock, the former global president of DC Shoes, know that he has a lot of energy and focus. When I heard he moved to…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Lifetime Collective growing in U.S.

Lifetime Collective growing in U.S.

A talk with Lifetime co-founder Trevor Fleming about the fall line, key retail moves in the U.S., and more.

News May 13, 2013
Snow retailers share sales, brands and business trends

Snow retailers share sales, brands and business trends

Since SIA is just around the corner, we checked in with six influential snowboard shops, including two resort shops, to see how sales are shaping up, what products are working,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

NRI expanding to Vancouver

Press Release:   Vancouver Expansion - June 2012   NRI Distribution Inc., long-standing 3PL specialists in the action sports, outdoor and lifestyle industries, will be expanding to the Greater Vancouver…

News May 13, 2013
Slater salary, executive bonuses and other Quik news

Slater salary, executive bonuses and other Quik news

Editor's note: I asked former KeyBanc Capital Markets stock analyst Brandon Ferro, who is familiar with the ways of Wall Street, to analyze the Quiksilver proxy for us.  Rather than…

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