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Travel deals are yielding mixed results in Hawaii, Australia
Travel deals for airfare and lodging are abundant, and that's showing up in some flattening in the decline of travel to and spending in important industry destinations such as Hawaii…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Spy brand grows in Q4 and 2011
Spy Inc. reported fourth quarter and full year results this afternoon, and outlined some of the brand's key turnaround strategies.
News May 13, 2013
Sport Chalet CEO on liquidity, vendors and the competition
I spoke with Sport Chalet CEO Craig Levra this week to follow up on the company's news that Bank of America had amended and expanded its credit agreement by $10…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013K-5 announces management changes
Press Release:  KFIVE Boardshops Announces Management Changes  Long time K-5 veteran Lucas Dalager has been promoted to Assistant Operations Manager, along with managing the Oceanside store. Wallace Hargraves…
News May 13, 2013
Comparing the total pay packages for action sports executives and others
In Part II of our executive compensation series, I look at the total pay package for 18 CEOs, including the potential value of stock and option awards and company-funded perks…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
2012 Skateboarding Hall of Fame Inductees
 Press Release:  2012 SKATEBOARDING HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES  WHO: DANNY BEARER, JAY ADAMS, MARK GONZALES, PEGGY OKI, JOHN HUMPHREY, FRANK NASWORTHY, GLEN E. FRIEDMAN and BLACK FLAG…
News May 13, 2013
Talking with Bernard Mariette about his new CEO job and his time at Quiksilver
Former Quiksilver Inc. President Bernard Mariette has taken a new job as CEO of Coalision, a Montreal-based apparel company focused on active lifestyles. I had coffee with Bernard a few…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Zumiez comps rise 14.1% in March
Press Release: Â Net Sales Increased 23.5% to $50.9 Million; March 2012 Comparable Store Sales Increased 14.1% Â
News May 13, 2013
Steve Murray urges brands to embrace authenticity and innovation
Steve Murray, president of VF Corp.'s action sports coalition and formerly the president of Vans, gave the keynote address at the opening night of SIMA's Surf Summit XII Wednesday. Steve…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
