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Photos from Know?Show

Photos from Know?Show

Last week, buyers and retailers converged at Know?Show at the Vancouver Convention Center in Vancouver, Canada. We have photos from the show floor.

News May 13, 2013
Ambsn growing for spring and other news

Ambsn growing for spring and other news

We got a business update at Agenda on what’s new with emerging brand Ambsn, including its new twist on walkshorts, new boardshort styles, new hires and new offices.

News May 13, 2013
Hawaii economic report, Day III: Retailers

Hawaii economic report, Day III: Retailers

In the first two parts of my in-depth Hawaii report, I focused on economic and tourism data and forecasts. Today, I talk to retailers on the ground level and hear…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Surf Expo hosts Demo Day

Press Release:   More than 35 exhibitors and 300 retailers in town for Surf Expo gathered on the shores of the Orlando Watersports Complex to scrutinize the latest products from…

News May 13, 2013
Web analysis and rankings, Day 2: Brands

Web analysis and rankings, Day 2: Brands

Yesterday, our web series focused on the retail side of the equation. Today, we'll explore how industry brands are doing online, why some brands are doing better than others, and…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Seventies Sessions in Huntington Beach

Seventies Sessions in Huntington Beach

Press Release:   SEVENTIES SURFBOARD CULTURE RETURNS TO HUNTINGTON BEACH THIS WEEKEND   In the true spirit of the decade of the Seventies, this weekend in Huntington Beach as part…

News May 13, 2013
Tommy Knapp: Retailers, differentiate to survive

Tommy Knapp: Retailers, differentiate to survive

Editor's note: Tommy Knapp co-founded the Honolua retail chain in Hawaii and founded Club Sportwear. He's now an adjunct professor at USC. This is Part II of his column on…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Fyasko continues to grow

Fyasko continues to grow

We catch up with Fyasko and discover the brand has survived the recession and is growing its account base with some important retailers and others.

News May 13, 2013
Tourism in Hawaii, California and Florida slipped and 2009 forecasts are lower

Tourism in Hawaii, California and Florida slipped and 2009 forecasts are lower

Tourist travel and spending in three key industry states slipped, and forecasts from Hawaii, California and Florida call for 2009 to be even lower. Economists in those states built their…

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