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Shaun White launches new hardgoods brand

Shaun White launches new hardgoods brand

Shaun White is launching a new hardgoods brand called Shaun White Supply Co.

News May 13, 2013
Global retail sales show some improvement

Global retail sales show some improvement

After U.S. retailers reported May comps last week that were generally a return to downward trending, we wanted to see how the rest of the world was performing. Today, we…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Billabong signs with Lawson software

Press Release:   Billabong Signs with Lawson Software to Help Support Growth in Action Sports Fashion Sector Lawson QuickStep Fashion to help improve global supply chain operations and efficiency  …

News May 13, 2013
Store tour: Three industry brands prominent at Zebra Club, but only a few crack Seattle Nordstrom; many brands found at a Canadian mall

Store tour: Three industry brands prominent at Zebra Club, but only a few crack Seattle Nordstrom; many brands found at a Canadian mall

By TIFFANY MONTGOMERY Industry brands fill the young men's section of Nordstrom stores in Southern California. But it's a very different story in the Northwest. I was surprised to see…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

B4BC to host 5th annual Skate the Coast

Press Release:   Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC) to Host Fifth Annual  Skate the Coast Presented by Sun Bum on Saturday, Oct. 29   18-Mile Longboard-a-thon from Santa Monica Pier…

News May 13, 2013
New Vans President on his plans for apparel, the future for Vans Girls and gaining market share in a recession

New Vans President on his plans for apparel, the future for Vans Girls and gaining market share in a recession

I had a nice long talk with new Vans President Kevin Bailey recently, where we discussed Vans' opportunities for growth, how the team is updating its business strategy, his plans…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Online retailers prep for promotion-heavy holidays

Online retailers prep for promotion-heavy holidays

Press Release:   Online Retailers Preparing for Promotion-Heavy Holiday Season, According to Shop.org eHoliday Survey -More than Half Plan to Start Holiday Marketing Promotions by Halloween-  

News May 13, 2013
State of skate shoes – Sole Technology

State of skate shoes – Sole Technology

Sole Technology Vice President of Sales Rick Strassner and Senior Vice President of Marketing Don Brown discuss price points, growth, distribution and the recession. The company's skate brands are Etnies,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
VonZipper debuts Dot Dash fashion line

VonZipper debuts Dot Dash fashion line

VonZipper has introduced a new fashion-forward, lower-priced sunglass line called Dot Dash. Curt Fry tells us about the line and the strategic thinking behind it.

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