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Shaun White launches new hardgoods brand
Shaun White is launching a new hardgoods brand called Shaun White Supply Co.
News May 13, 2013Looking for fashion clues at Urban Outfitters
Urban Outfitters stores are doing better than most in this environment, so I decided to dig a little deeper to find clues about what is working for them that other…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Billabong 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, 2013The new consumer-protection law: an interview with the Consumer Product Safety Commission
Action sports apparel companies are scrambling to understand, prepare and comply with a new consumer-safety law that requires testing of clothes and other products for lead and phthalates, which are…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013B4BC 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, 2013PacSun's new merchandising look and focus
Pacific Sunwear CEO Sally Frame Kasaks told the audience at an investors' conference last week that the company has broadened its focus beyond its surf and skate roots. Now, PacSun…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Online 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, 2013The North Face's secrets to succeeding during a downturn
The North Face, along with Vans, has been a top-performing brand for VF Corp. during the recession, and I recently sat down with The North Face President Steve Rendle to…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013VonZipper 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