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Steamship introduces new collection and site

Steamship introduces new collection and site

Press Release:   STEAMSHIP SURFBOARDS INTRODUCES DEBUT COLLECTION AND NEW WEBSITE   Venice, Calif., - February 16, 2012 - Steamship Surfboards introduces its debut collection and launches a dynamic, new…

News May 13, 2013
Hawaii economic report, Day I: How Hawaii is faring

Hawaii economic report, Day I: How Hawaii is faring

For my first story for our new Executive Edition, I decided to research how Hawaii is holding up during the downturn because it is such an important territory for the action…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Randy Hild looks forward and back

Randy Hild looks forward and back

I talked to the marketing expert about his time at Quik, where he thinks the industry is headed and what’s next for him. Randy helped pioneer the women's side of…

News May 13, 2013
What downbeat business sentiment means for 2009

What downbeat business sentiment means for 2009

The watchwords in business these days are that to survive in a downturn, you should "focus on the positive" and "tune out the drumbeat of bad news." But here is…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
SIA releases January 2012 report

SIA releases January 2012 report

Press Release:   Lack of Snow in January Impacts Snow Sports Market WASHINGTON, DC (March 2, 2012) - Today, SnowSports Industries America (SIA) and The Leisure Trends Group have released…

News May 13, 2013
Florida store tour – from the mall to the beach

Florida store tour – from the mall to the beach

I tacked on an extra day to my Surf Expo trip to check out some Florida stores. I'm glad I did. I saw some interesting brand positioning and prices at…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Quiksilver reports Q1 2012 financial results

Press Release:   HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--  

News May 13, 2013
Store tour, Los Angeles: Burton, Channel Islands, Fred Segal, DC, Nine Star

Store tour, Los Angeles: Burton, Channel Islands, Fred Segal, DC, Nine Star

On Monday, I hit stores in LA for my store tour, and saw many interesting things including: super designer Quiksilver men's product at one of LA's hippest boutiques; Insight's continued…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

American Apparel reports Q4 2011 financial results

Press Release:   LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- American Apparel, Inc. (NYSE Amex: APP), a vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of branded fashion basic apparel, announced its financial results for the…

News May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series