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NRF: October retail sales rise

Press Release:   Consumer Spending on Discretionary Categories Boosts October Retail Sales, According to NRF -Retail Industry Sales Increase for 16th Straight Month-   Washington, November 15, 2011 – Led…

News May 13, 2013
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

Bob Hurley on how Hurley lost and regained its focus

Bob Hurley talked about how Hurley lost its way in the previous decade, and how Roger Wyett and their team helped the company to regain its focus.

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
Brands, retailers embrace Cyber Monday

Brands, retailers embrace Cyber Monday

Some brands and retailers are embracing Cyber Monday today by offering special online offers. We have a roundup of some of the deals.

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
Surfer Poll awards to air live December 6th

Surfer Poll awards to air live December 6th

Press Release:   2011 SURFER POLL AWARDS TO AIR LIVE DEC. 6 TO MORE THAN 2.5 MILLION HOUSEHOLDS View Online at www.surferpoll.com or on Time Warner Cable Hawaii and SoCal…

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

DAKINE introduces Fall 2012/Winter 2013 outerwear

Press Release:   Pro Skier Chris Benchetler and Pro Snowboarder Shayne Pospisil to Represent DAKINE’s New Outerwear   HOOD RIVER, Ore. (Dec. 8, 2011) – DAKINE is pleased to announce…

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