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The view on media changes from inside The Surfer's Journal and Surfline

For the third installment in our series about marketing spending in print and online, I checked in with some media executives to get their take on the biggest challenges, changes…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Erica Hosseini joins Oakley Global Women's Team

Erica Hosseini joins Oakley Global Women's Team

Press Release:   OAKLEY SIGNS NEW TALENT TO GLOBAL WOMEN’S TEAM WQS Surfer Erica Hosseini Chooses Oakley Eyewear & Apparel to Train & Compete  

News May 13, 2013
More details about Active's creditors

More details about Active's creditors

Here is the latest on Active's Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, according to the court file. Active, which now operates 21 stores, is one of the action sports industry's most important…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Bob Hurley and Roger Wyett explain the Phantom patent and what it means

Bob Hurley and Roger Wyett talk about what the patent awarded for the Phantom boardshort means in the marketplace during our Feb. 11, 2011 Executive Roundtable.

News May 13, 2013
Global retail sales show some improvement

Global retail sales show some improvement

After U.S. retailers reported May comps last week that were generally a return to downward trending, we wanted to see how the rest of the world was performing. Today, we…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

USSA 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
Store tour: Three industry brands prominent at Zebra Club, but only a few crack Seattle Nordstrom; many brands found at a Canadian mall

Store tour: Three industry brands prominent at Zebra Club, but only a few crack Seattle Nordstrom; many brands found at a Canadian mall

By TIFFANY MONTGOMERY Industry brands fill the young men's section of Nordstrom stores in Southern California. But it's a very different story in the Northwest. I was surprised to see…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Oakley signs swim license

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
New Vans President on his plans for apparel, the future for Vans Girls and gaining market share in a recession

New Vans President on his plans for apparel, the future for Vans Girls and gaining market share in a recession

I had a nice long talk with new Vans President Kevin Bailey recently, where we discussed Vans' opportunities for growth, how the team is updating its business strategy, his plans…

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