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Apparel wholesale prices hold up while wholesale inventories and retail sales hold the bottom
Our latest survey of economic indicators shows that the U.S. economy continues to hold the bottom, mixing in enticing tidbits of good news with occasional disappointments. Today, I put together…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013USSA names national team suppliers
Press Release: PARK CITY, UT (Nov. 23) – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association has named 60 different brands as suppliers to the U.S. Ski Team, U.S. Snowboarding and…
News May 13, 2013
West 49 CEO to brands: stop dumping inventory in Canada
This week, we take a closer look at the Canadian action sports market, an important territory for action sports brands. Today, we talk to the CEO of the largest action…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Oakley signs swim license
Oakley has picked the Trimera Group to make, market and distribute a women's swim line, according to Women's Wear Daily.
News May 13, 2013
State of skate shoes – Converse
Converse Sales Manager Casey Rydzeski talks about Converse's strategy for its "Cons" core skate line, where the brand is growing and how the company is tweaking the shoes for skateboarders.…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Quiksilver to unveil Xplosive wetsuit prototype
Press Release: Kelly Slater To Test Prototype In Competition During Hawaii’s Pipeline Masters Quiksilver’s Xplosive Wetsuit, the company’s most innovative wetsuit with unparalleled technical design, will be tested…
News May 13, 2013Get ready Europe: Hollister accelerating expansion
Plus, executives try to reconcile lower prices and discounts with aspirational brand stance; the company’s prediction for the promotional environment during holiday; and another Hollister flagship for NYC. Abercrombie &…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Honolua Surf Co. signs Waterman Dave Boehne
Press Release: IRVINE, CALIFORNIA (December 15th, 2011) Honolua Surf Co. signs Stand Up Paddleboarder Dave Boehne to the team. Dave will not only be representing the Honolua Surf Co.…
News May 13, 2013
West 49's new outlet strategy and more
Here is the most interesting news from West 49’s conference call this morning. Company executives discussed West 49’s outlet strategy, the tough juniors market, looking for “opportunity buys” from vendors,…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
