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Tommy Knapp: Bro deal is overrated

Tommy Knapp: Bro deal is overrated

A summary of Tommy Knapp's talk about new brands, retail challenges, and more at the Industry Boot Camp, including the overrated value of "bro."

News May 13, 2013
VIDEO: Tony Hawk's business wisdom

VIDEO: Tony Hawk's business wisdom

How Tony Hawk continues to stay motivated, how he juggles all the demands on his time and his feelings about skateboarding in the Olympics.

News May 13, 2013
Call to the industry, please help TJ Lavin & Ty Pinney

Call to the industry, please help TJ Lavin & Ty Pinney

Press Release:   On Wednesday night October 13, 2010 BMX rider Ty Pinney was seriously injured in a bike accident at the home of TJ Lavin in Las Vegas. Just…

News May 13, 2013
Many retailers report strong November

Many retailers report strong November

The holiday shopping season appears to be off to a solid start this year - at least at the mall.

News May 13, 2013
Tips on collaborations from Schillereff, Gehris, more

Tips on collaborations from Schillereff, Gehris, more

Brand executives shares lessons they have learned from creating collaborative products.

News May 13, 2013
U.S. retail container traffic to be up in December and for 2010

U.S. retail container traffic to be up in December and for 2010

Press Release   Retail Container Traffic to be Up 9% in December, 17% for the Year   WASHINGTON, December 14, 2010 – Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail…

News May 13, 2013

Consumers rush to finish holiday shopping

- Weekly retail sales rise by 1.7%   - Sales rise 4.2% vs. same week last year  

News May 13, 2013
Truth Soul Armor post acquisition

Truth Soul Armor post acquisition

Truth Soul Armor President Jeff Ray tells us what has changed since the brand was acquired by C28, and how it is working to climb back after a devastating 2009.

News May 13, 2013
Lost Clothing and La Jolla separate

Lost Clothing and La Jolla separate

Lost will take clothing in-house and has assembled an experienced team . Update 1/8: Mike Reola is still a Lost partner. I accidently left him off the list of investors.

News May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series