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Pete Fox, Rob Dyrdek and Jerome Mage create new sunglass brand
Leaders from different parts of the action sports industry have joined to create a new sunglass brand that marries fashion and action sports.
News May 13, 2013U.S. retail sales slip in April, plus consumer sentiment, port volume and CFO survey results
U.S. retail sales slumped in April, dropping by -.4 percent compared to March -- and by -10.1 percent compared to April 2008, the U.S. Commerce Dept. reported today. Those sales…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013NRF: October retail sales rise
Press Release:  Consumer Spending on Discretionary Categories Boosts October Retail Sales, According to NRF -Retail Industry Sales Increase for 16th Straight Month-  Washington, November 15, 2011 – Led…
News May 13, 2013Executive Comp: What CEOs of action sports, apparel and retail companies made last year
A lot of readers responded to an earlier story I wrote about the modest salary by public company standards of Zumiez CEO Rick Brooks and the company's egalitarian executive compensation…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Bob Hurley on how Hurley lost and regained its focus
Bob Hurley talked about how Hurley lost its way in the previous decade, and how Roger Wyett and their team helped the company to regain its focus.
News May 13, 2013Black Box Distribution owners on their new partnership, the recession, Insight, Crossroads and the future
I drove to Carlsbad this month to meet with Jamie Thomas and Frank Messman of Black Box Distribution to find out more about what is happening with the company. Black…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Brands, retailers embrace Cyber Monday
Some brands and retailers are embracing Cyber Monday today by offering special online offers. We have a roundup of some of the deals.
News May 13, 2013Nike president discusses action sports performance and strategy
Here is a more detailed report from Nike's earnings report and conference call this afternoon, including detailed comments from Nike executives about the performance and strategy of Nike's action sports…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Surfer Poll awards to air live December 6th
Press Release: Â 2011 SURFER POLL AWARDS TO AIR LIVE DEC. 6 TO MORE THAN 2.5 MILLION HOUSEHOLDS View Online at www.surferpoll.com or on Time Warner Cable Hawaii and SoCal…
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