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Store tour: Dick's deep spring discounts on some action sports brands

Store tour: Dick's deep spring discounts on some action sports brands

For the last stop in my store tour series, I drove to El Segundo to check out the new Dick's Sporting Goods store. I saw something very interesting: deep discounts…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Honolua Surf Co. signs Waterman Dave Boehne

Honolua Surf Co. signs Waterman Dave Boehne

Press Release:   IRVINE, CALIFORNIA (December 15th, 2011) Honolua Surf Co. signs Stand Up Paddleboarder Dave Boehne to the team. Dave will not only be representing the Honolua Surf Co.…

News May 13, 2013
Retail sales dropped in Europe, Australia

Retail sales dropped in Europe, Australia

Ahead of U.S. same-store sales reports on Thursday, I looked at the most recent retail trade reports for the European Union, some member nations, the U.K. and Australia. The story…

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
Zumiez bids for Active Ride Shop; outlines big plans for chain

Zumiez bids for Active Ride Shop; outlines big plans for chain

Active Ride Shop wants to sell substantially all of its assets to a wholly owned subsidiary of Zumiez, Inc. called Active Acquisition, Inc., according to court records. Zumiez CFO Trevor…

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
Executive Comp: A closer look at CEO perks

Executive Comp: A closer look at CEO perks

In part III of our executive compensation series, we take a closer look at executive perks, including some surprisingly extensive benefits for some executives, including the CEOs of Timberland (owner…

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

Back-to-school report: overall sales trends at action sports retailers

Editor's note: This week, we talk with action sports retailers around the country about  back-to-school sales trends and strategies. Look for more coverage Tuesday and Wednesday from important industry retailers.…

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