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Core careers: Rick Petri's path from Hobie to Rip Curl USA

Core careers: Rick Petri's path from Hobie to Rip Curl USA

Take a survey and you'll likely find that many executives at surfwear brands started as teens selling board shorts in surf shops. I talked to a handful of executives to…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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
A few, small bright spots amid tough data from around the globe

A few, small bright spots amid tough data from around the globe

Today, I've put together a global smorgasbord of data about retail sales, consumer sentiment and port cargo volumes to give you a snapshot of leading and trailing indicators about economies…

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
Looking back at 9/11 for some guidance to perform in 2009

Looking back at 9/11 for some guidance to perform in 2009

I have been speaking with friends in the industry during the last quarter to try and make heads or tails of what is happening in the world of retail. How…

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

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

Quiksilver reports Q1 2012 financial results

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

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
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series