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Bob Hurley and Roger Wyett explain the Phantom patent and what it means
Bob Hurley and Roger Wyett talk about what the patent awarded for the Phantom boardshort means in the marketplace during our Feb. 11, 2011 Executive Roundtable.
News May 13, 2013USSA names national team suppliers
Press Release:  PARK CITY, UT (Nov. 23) – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association has named 60 different brands as suppliers to the U.S. Ski Team, U.S. Snowboarding and…
News May 13, 2013
The impacts of discounting, Day 2: The retail side
Yesterday, I explored the issue of discounts this holiday season, how it impacts brands, and underlying issues that some believe are driving promotions in the industry. Today, retail analysts, experts…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Oakley signs swim license
Oakley has picked the Trimera Group to make, market and distribute a women's swim line, according to Women's Wear Daily.
News May 13, 2013The changing consumer: The brand perspective
Yesterday, core store owners talked about changing consumer spending patterns. I asked: Are we seeing a cyclical downturn that will be followed by a rebound? Or is this the dawn…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Quiksilver to unveil Xplosive wetsuit prototype
Press Release:  Kelly Slater To Test Prototype In Competition During Hawaii’s Pipeline Masters  Quiksilver’s Xplosive Wetsuit, the company’s most innovative wetsuit with unparalleled technical design, will be tested…
News May 13, 2013
Money, money, money: Advice on how to get it and what types of companies are attracting investors
In Part II of our series assessing the outlook for consolidation, acquisitions and investments in 2009, I asked six experts what kind of action sports companies are attracting buyers, what…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Honolua Surf Co. signs Waterman Dave Boehne
Press Release: Â 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
Signs of stability in retail sales and port volume data
Have we reached a bottom in the global economic downturn? A few signs indicate the answer is "maybe." Signs of stability show up in five different data sets that track…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
