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Fernando: The industry’s biggest challenges
As ASR gets underway today I thought it would be good to step back and talk about the challenges facing the industry. I asked Fernando Aguerre this question when I…
News May 13, 2013
Hurley employee missing from ASR
"Dane Williams from the Hurley Marketing Dept. has been missing since Friday night at ASR (Action Sports Retailers Tradeshow). He was last seen Friday night about 2 am by the…
News May 13, 2013
Aaron Pai announces inductees for 2008
From Aaron, the owner of Huntington Surf & Sport: "This year's 2008 SURFERS' HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES are: Mike Parsons Brad Gerlach Sean Collins Wayne…
News May 13, 2013
Bernard Mariette’s employment agreement
UPDATE: I posted details about the severance agreement Feb. 13. I have not seen a filing with the SEC of Bernard's separation agreement yet, but here is his latest employment…
News May 13, 2013
The hottest brands for holiday
Here are some details from Mitch Kummetz' survey of board sport retailers about holiday sales and trends that came out last week. Mitch is a stock analyst with Robert W.…
News May 13, 2013
PacSun records strong sales in February
The action sports industry's largest customer had a good month despite the difficult economy. CEO Sally Frame Kasaks' strategy of focusing on apparel and building the juniors business appears to…
News May 13, 2013
Vinnie De La Pena on new Mada store
Mada founder Vinnie De La Pena answered some questions about Mada's new store in Hossegor, France. Vinnie, right, was feeling good yesterday after finding out Mada is up for a…
News May 13, 2013
Vipe Desai on what is next for Project Blue
I caught up with Vipe Desai this week to talk about Project Blue as the program celebrates its one-year anniversary with an invitation-only party tonight in Long Beach. Project Blue…
News May 13, 2013
More on Adio situation
I have received some emails saying there is a lot more going on at Adio behind the scenes. Some have said I'm just spouting the company line. I'm happy to…
News May 13, 2013
