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Tourism tally: Hawaii expects a flat 2009, after a down 2008

Tourism tally: Hawaii expects a flat 2009, after a down 2008

I wanted to take a new look at how tourism traffic is flowing and projections for 2009, especially in Hawaii, which is such a key state for industry brands and…

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

Industry brands are shifting how much – and where – they spend on marketing

Surf and skate brands are masters at building buzz and attracting customers through advertising and marketing. But the ways - and places - that they're spending money to build that…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Quiksilver reports Q1 2012 financial results

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

News May 13, 2013
Designers discuss fashion, pricing and creativity during a recession

Designers discuss fashion, pricing and creativity during a recession

With consumers spending less and on the hunt for bargains, it made me wonder how those pressures are impacting design and fashion in the industry. I asked more than a…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

American Apparel reports Q4 2011 financial results

Press Release:   LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- American Apparel, Inc. (NYSE Amex: APP), a vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of branded fashion basic apparel, announced its financial results for the…

News May 13, 2013
Active stores still open

Active stores still open

Seven stores whose leases Active Ride Shop recently said it planned to reject in bankruptcy court were still open as of Monday. "Twenty-one Active retail stores are open for business…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Spy brand grows in Q4 and 2011

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
Core careers: Robert Schmidt, CEO, Katin

Core careers: Robert Schmidt, CEO, Katin

Today, we hear from Robert Schmidt, the CEO of Katin. Katin has been around since 1959 and has a store in Huntington Beach. The brand began making a fresh push…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series