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Active may close seven more stores; creditors complain about bidding procedures

Active Ride Shop said it is rejecting seven more of its leases, according to court documents filed last week.Some of the leases being rejected include several of Active's highest profile…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Reef launches premium closed-toe line

Reef launches premium closed-toe line

Reef is launching a new segment of men’s shoes, RESRV, which targets a design-savvy consumer and boutique-style retailers. We have the details.

News May 13, 2013
Core Careers: John Vance, president of Sanuk

Core Careers: John Vance, president of Sanuk

Today in our Core Careers feature, we hear from John Vance, president of Sanuk, which has taken the footwear category by storm in the past several years. John shares some…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
ISA President on recent China surfing events, the future

ISA President on recent China surfing events, the future

Hainan Wanning Riyue Bay Surfing Festival presented by Quiksilver wrapped up. We asked Fernando Aguerre some questions about it, and about the potential for surfing there.

News May 13, 2013
Back-to-school report: sales trends and strategies at Ron Jon Surf Shop

Back-to-school report: sales trends and strategies at Ron Jon Surf Shop

Editor's note: Our back-to-school special coverage continues today with Don Niemann, director of merchandise buying for Ron Jon Surf Shop. Ron Jon has stores in Florida, New Jersey and South…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Dragon granted two patents for APX goggle

Dragon granted two patents for APX goggle

Press Release:   Frameless Goggle Design and Infinity Lens Technologyâ„¢   Carlsbad, CA (January 23, 2012) - Dragon today announced that the newly released, revolutionary APX Goggle has received approval…

News May 13, 2013
State of the skate shoe market

State of the skate shoe market

This week, we talk to 11 skate shoe brand executives about the current state of the skate shoe market. Skateboard shoes are a key category for the skate industry, and…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Ipath signs pro surfer Evan Valiere

Ipath signs pro surfer Evan Valiere

Press Release:   Encinitas, CA (January 31, 2012)- Ipath Footwear announced today the signing of Kauai-native and pro surfer Evan Valiere.   Growing up in Hawaii, Valiere has been a…

News May 13, 2013
Volcom execs on PacSun, price points, juniors and more

Volcom execs on PacSun, price points, juniors and more

Top Volcom executives provided a lot of detail about Volcom's third quarter results this afternoon in a conference call and discussed what is happening at the retail level with their…

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