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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
New Reef President on changes at Reef, his plan for the brand and new opportunities

New Reef President on changes at Reef, his plan for the brand and new opportunities

I spent a couple of hours with new Reef President Jim Gerson at Reef's Carlsbad headquarters this week. We spoke about Reef's turnaround plan, distinguishing Reef from competitors, how spring…

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
State of skate shoes – Vans

State of skate shoes – Vans

Vans Americas VP Jeff Moore discusses sales, the impact of the recession and Vans plans for 2010. Recession We're focusing on strategic partners that we can grow organically in versus…

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
Snow season 2009/2010 preview

Snow season 2009/2010 preview

This week, we check in with the snowboard industry to see how different companies and retailers are approaching the current season, responding to the economic climate, and preparing for the…

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
Core Careers: Erik Joule, SVP Merchandising and Design at Levi Strauss

Core Careers: Erik Joule, SVP Merchandising and Design at Levi Strauss

Last December, Erik Joule, who was the Senior Vice President of Merchandising and Design at Quiksilver, left to perform a similar job at Levi Strauss & Co. in San Francisco.…

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