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PacSun kicks off spring, new positioning with party

PacSun hosted a party, fashion show and meeting for employees and vendors to kick off spring Thursday at its headquarters in Anaheim and unveiled new positioning for PacSun.

Burton expands Spring/Summer lines

Press Release:   BURLINGTON, VT (March 22, 2011) Building on its deep heritage of creating functional and fashion-forward winter outerwear and gear, Burton is bringing its technical expertise to warmer…

Go Skateboarding Day announced

Press Release:   9TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL GO SKATEBOARDING DAY ANNOUNCED Celebrate Skateboarding Worldwide on June 21, 2011   Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., March 29, 2011 – The International Association of…

Canadian chain expanding surf and skate

A large Canadian chain is expanding its presence in surf and skate this year.

New executive team named at Orange 21

Orange 21 named a new CEO, new president and new CFO today. One is a sunglass industry veteran and another is an action sports industry veteran.

World Record Summit launches website

More action sports brands joining Outdoor Retailer trade show

Press Release:   New Wave of Brand Offerings to Strengthen Action Sports Presence at Sold Out Outdoor Retailer Summer Market   Action Sports continues to rise as a relevant lifestyle…

Columbia Sportswear reports first quarter results

Press Release:   Columbia Sportswear Company First Quarter 2011 Net Income Increases 38 Percent on 11 Percent Sales Growth; Fall 2011 Backlog up 19 Percent to Record $861 Million; Raises…

Kummetz: PPR deal good for industry

Mitch Kummetz is a long-time and respected industry analyst with Robert W. Baird & Co. I asked him for his thoughts on the PPR acquisition of Volcom and what it…