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Nike reports Hurley, Converse, action sports results

Nike reports Hurley, Converse, action sports results

Nike executives gave full year revenue totals and growth for Hurley and Converse on a conference call today. They also said how much Nike's action sports category grew.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Warm winter leads to layoffs at Columbia

Warm winter leads to layoffs at Columbia

The warm winter season and challenges in Europe has begun impacting headcounts at Columbia Sportswear. A story in the Oregonian outlines how many jobs are being cut.

News May 13, 2013
The business story of Frends

The business story of Frends

Frends is a community started by snowboarders. Frends fans begged them to make products. Read about their strategy, their very experienced backers, and their first product.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Cousteau on the power of the ocean

Cousteau on the power of the ocean

To get ready for Surf Summit, we asked famous ocean explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau some questions about himself, his work and his love of the ocean.

News May 13, 2013
Rip Curl USA CEO on progress, strategies, more

Rip Curl USA CEO on progress, strategies, more

An in-depth interview with Kelly Gibson - including video clip - about the brand's just ended fiscal year, go forward strategies and developments with key retailers.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Outside investor joins PacSun board

Outside investor joins PacSun board

The private investors that have amassed a large stake in PacSun have landed a seat on the company’s board of directors.

News May 13, 2013
A visit to CI HQ and business update

A visit to CI HQ and business update

I visited surfboard maker Channel Islands near Santa Barbara and talked with General Manager Scott Anderson about business trends and the company post Burton acquisition.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
New O'Neill Snow team embraces inclusion

New O'Neill Snow team embraces inclusion

The new O'Neill Snow team is targeting snowboarding and more with a new approach for the U.S. We talk to the President of White Wave, which has the snow license,…

News May 13, 2013
Core Careers: Shawn Peterson, O'Neill Sr. Design Director

Core Careers: Shawn Peterson, O'Neill Sr. Design Director

Shawn shares how he grew from a warehouse worker fresh out of high school to a key design executive, all at the same company.

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