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Looking back and ahead: John Vance

Looking back and ahead: John Vance

Sanuk president John Vance shares some interesting thoughts on the changing mindset at retail and the increasing specialization of brands in our "Looking back and ahead" series. What’s the biggest…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

American Apparel details December sales

Press Release:   LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- American Apparel, Inc. (NYSE Amex: APP), a vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of branded fashion basic apparel, provided an update today related to…

News May 13, 2013
Action sports, outdoor brands lead VF’s growth

Action sports, outdoor brands lead VF’s growth

VF Corp.’s Outdoor & Action Sports Coalition brands – lead by the North Face and Vans – grew faster than the company as a whole, and surged to become the…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
The story behind Slater's VSTR line

The story behind Slater's VSTR line

I spoke with Jesse Faen and John Moore at Agenda about the new VSTR line by Kelly Slater and Quiksilver. Plus, photos of several pieces.

News May 13, 2013
Moto Momentum: Brands and retailers see opportunity

Moto Momentum: Brands and retailers see opportunity

Editor's note: This is Part I in a three-part series on the growing Moto opportunity in action sports. Today, we examine the market and talk to action sports brands about…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Surfline hires Ross Garrett and Mark Willis returns

Surfline hires Ross Garrett and Mark Willis returns

  Surfline Adds Media and Forecast Veterans to Leadership Team   Ross Garrett and Mark Willis join company February 1   1/11/2012 – Huntington Beach, CA – Today, Surfline/Wavetrak, Inc.…

News May 13, 2013
Social Media Science: Brands share best practices

Social Media Science: Brands share best practices

Today, Vans, Sanuk, Hurley, 686, Fox, Rip Curl, Skullcandy and more share how they approach social media and what they've learned along the way. Tomorrow: what NOT to do.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

SIA to recognize 2011 award winners at Snow Show

Press Release:   SIA to Recognize 2011 SnowSports Retailer and Rep Award Winners at SIA Snow Show   WASHINGTON, DC (January 17, 2012) - SnowSports Industries America (SIA) is proud to…

News May 13, 2013
George Powell: Skate industry must fight back

George Powell: Skate industry must fight back

Powell exhorts the industry to work together to protect skateboarding from outsiders with public money who are pulling skateboarding apart "like buzzards shredding a carcass."

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