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Core Careers: Vans President Kevin Bailey

Core Careers: Vans President Kevin Bailey

Kevin Bailey is a seasoned executive who has worked at Lucky Brand, American Eagle and Nike, among other companies. He returned to Vans, where he previously headed up the retail…

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
Volcom smells opportunity; big investment planned

Volcom smells opportunity; big investment planned

Volcom plans to utilize its strong balance sheet and stabile market position to aggressively grow its business while some competitors are distracted with the tough economy and internal issues, the…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Rapps launch new contemporary line

Rapps launch new contemporary line

We talk with Summer about the line, called Summer of Seventy Eight. Summer has held top design jobs at Quiksilver, Roxy, Volcom and Ever. Stever founded design firm add-black.

News May 13, 2013
Bob McKnight on Quik's rebirth

Bob McKnight on Quik's rebirth

Plus, how shareholders voted on proposal to grant Kelly Slater 3 million shares of restricted stock; Quik's goals for the year; and details about Roxy, Quik, DC and Lib Tech.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Body Glove to host CaluSUP this Saturday

Press Release:   REDONDO BEACH, CA- May 1, 2012 — The Body Glove CaluSUP Race is a WPA “World Paddle Association” sanctioned, elite seven-mile Stand-Up Paddleboard race in the Gulf…

News May 13, 2013
Nick Adcock: Wake up to athletic company challenge

Nick Adcock: Wake up to athletic company challenge

Nick Adcock expands on his comments made at the skateboarding summit last week urging retailers and brands to grasp just how big the threat is from athletic companies.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

NRF: Retail container traffic to show increases

Press Release:   Increases in Retail Container Traffic Expected Through Back-to-School Season   WASHINGTON, May 7, 2012 – Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports will be…

News May 13, 2013
PacSun CEO on Ballyhoo, Shop-in-shops

PacSun CEO on Ballyhoo, Shop-in-shops

A talk with PacSun CEO Gary Schoenfeld.

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