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Signs of stability in retail sales and port volume data

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
Pete Fox, Rob Dyrdek and Jerome Mage create new sunglass brand

Pete Fox, Rob Dyrdek and Jerome Mage create new sunglass brand

Leaders from different parts of the action sports industry have joined to create a new sunglass brand that marries fashion and action sports.

News May 13, 2013
Puerto Rico retailer Bora Bora files Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Puerto Rico retailer Bora Bora files Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Another action sports retailer has filed for bankruptcy protection. Puerto Rico-based Bora Bora Inc., an important account with four stores on the island, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Wednesday,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

NRF: October retail sales rise

Press Release:   Consumer Spending on Discretionary Categories Boosts October Retail Sales, According to NRF -Retail Industry Sales Increase for 16th Straight Month-   Washington, November 15, 2011 – Led…

News May 13, 2013

RS by Sheckler, Rusty and Third Rail by Zoo York arrive at JC Penney

Photos of the new arrivals, plus other action sports brands and copycats at the mall. And, a jaw-dropping sale at PacSun. Fall goods are beginning to trickle into stores so…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Bob Hurley on how Hurley lost and regained its focus

Bob Hurley talked about how Hurley lost its way in the previous decade, and how Roger Wyett and their team helped the company to regain its focus.

News May 13, 2013
Apparel wholesale prices hold up while wholesale inventories and retail sales hold the bottom

Apparel wholesale prices hold up while wholesale inventories and retail sales hold the bottom

Our latest survey of economic indicators shows that the U.S. economy continues to hold the bottom, mixing in enticing tidbits of good news with occasional disappointments. Today, I put together…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Brands, retailers embrace Cyber Monday

Brands, retailers embrace Cyber Monday

Some brands and retailers are embracing Cyber Monday today by offering special online offers. We have a roundup of some of the deals.

News May 13, 2013
West 49 CEO to brands: stop dumping inventory in Canada

West 49 CEO to brands: stop dumping inventory in Canada

This week, we take a closer look at the Canadian action sports market, an important territory for action sports brands. Today, we talk to the CEO of the largest action…

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