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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
Vans President on segmentation, apparel, retail strategies, much more
Excerpts from the Q & A with Vans President Kevin Bailey at the recent Shop-eat-surf Executive Roundtable, including the brands rapid growth in China, Vans retail strategy.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013NRF: 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
Rip Curl CEO shares progress report
An interview with Kelly Gibson about Rip Curl's efforts in the U.S. including how the recently-ended fiscal year turned out, the state of the industry, plans for Spring 2012.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Updated: Photos, wrap of IASC Skate Summit
The IASC Summit got underway Thursday in Orange with a full day of seminars and the Skateboarding Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in the evening. We have photos.
News May 13, 2013
Patagonia up close – growth rates, retail plans, surf
A talk with VP of Marketing Rob BonDurant about Patagonia's annual growth rate, its successful women’s business, its retail expansion, new initiatives and more.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Aguerre receives Baker award, offers advice for industry
In his acceptance speech, Fernando paid tribute to Dick Baker and offered some advice to the industry, which he said is at a critical crossroads.
News May 13, 2013
Hawaii store tour – Ala Moana
A trip to upscale Ala Moana Center. Stores visited include Oakley, T&C, Local Motion, Rip Curl, Blue Hawaii, PacSun, Vans, Journeys, more. Plus, rise of Nixon and RVCA.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Expanded locations, new stores for Jack's
A talk with Jack's co-owner Jamal Abdelmuti about what’s new at the influential retailer, how each of its locations are doing, and some new happenings with the business.
News May 13, 2013
