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K-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
686 president on sales trends, the challenges of snow and intriguing alliances

686 president on sales trends, the challenges of snow and intriguing alliances

This week, we are checking in with snow companies as the season gets underway. Recently I spent some time with Mike West, the founder and president of snowboard outerwear company…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
2012 Skateboarding Hall of Fame Inductees

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
Special series: Looking back at 2009 and ahead to 2010

Special series: Looking back at 2009 and ahead to 2010

2009 has been a tough year for the industry. The previous belief that the action sport industry was “recession proof” has been busted and we all now know larger economic…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Zumiez comps rise 14.1% in March

Zumiez comps rise 14.1% in March

Press Release:   Net Sales Increased 23.5% to $50.9 Million; March 2012 Comparable Store Sales Increased 14.1%  

News May 13, 2013
Looking back and ahead: Bruce Cromartie

Looking back and ahead: Bruce Cromartie

Bruce Cromartie, owner of 14 BC Surf & Sport stores, predicts a continued tough environment for 2010 and says difficult times may continue for the industry even if the economy…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Arbor releases 2012 skateboard collection

Arbor releases 2012 skateboard collection

Press Release:   BIG CHANGES COME WITH THE RELASE OF THE 2012 ARBOR SKATEBOARD COLLECTION   Venice, CA - April 10, 2012 - The Arbor Collective is proud to present…

News May 13, 2013
Introducing the SES Retail Panel

Introducing the SES Retail Panel

We receive a lot of data from national retailers about sales trends, but it’s harder to get similar, timely information about independent retailers.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Surfrider Foundation partners with Groupon Grassroots

Press Release:   Surfrider Foundation Partners With Groupon Grassroots For Water Quality Testing   San Clemente, CA (April 16, 2012) – Today, the Surfrider Foundation and Groupon Grassroots, the philanthropic…

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