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Designers discuss fashion, pricing and creativity during a recession – Day 2

Designers discuss fashion, pricing and creativity during a recession – Day 2

In Day 2 of our design series, I ask 10 designers and creative directors if they believe there are meaningful changes in fashion going on, and if their approach to…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Burton launches Burton Mountain Festival tour

Burton launches Burton Mountain Festival tour

Press Release:   All New Burton Mountain Festival Coming Soon to a Resort Near You   BURLINGTON, Vt. (December 22, 2011) For the first time ever, Burton is launching the…

News May 13, 2013
A tour of a converted Chick's store

A tour of a converted Chick's store

It's a new world at the old Chick's stores. Chick's Sporting Goods was a large and important customer for the action sports industry. The 15-store chain carried a wide selection…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

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
Core careers: Eric Thomas, RVCA VP of Sales

Core careers: Eric Thomas, RVCA VP of Sales

In our next installment of Core Careers, Eric Thomas, vice president of sales at RVCA, tells us how he got started in the industry, why the person with the gold…

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
Changes at Roxy and DC, consolidation of Quik design teams and more news from conference call

Changes at Roxy and DC, consolidation of Quik design teams and more news from conference call

Lots of news emerged during the Quiksilver conference call this afternoon including significant strategic changes underway at Roxy, a consolidation of regional design teams as part of the company's continued…

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
State of skate shoes – Globe CEO Matt Hill

State of skate shoes – Globe CEO Matt Hill

As part of our special skate shoe report, Globe International CEO Matt Hill discusses the state of the skate shoe market, what is working for Globe and how the brand…

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