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Is the Independent Shop the Future of the Outdoor Industry? Inside Outdoor Retailer’s Big Debate Panel

Four industry veterans sat down at Outdoor Retailer to debate whether independent specialty shops still have a future in a market increasingly shaped by direct-to-consumer channels and marketplaces.

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Press Release: EPIC 50TH ASP TOUR WIN FOR 11-TIME WORLD CHAMPION KELLY SLATER

News May 13, 2013

Talking shop with K-5's Jurgen Schulz

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Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Churchill introduces Tungsten Bearings

Press Release: FROM SWORDS TO PLOUGHSHARES New Tungsten Skate Bearings Provide Skateboarders With Improved Technology While at the Same Time Promote Unique Peace Initiative Churchill Manufacturing has just…

News May 13, 2013

How Hurley and Converse performed in Q1

We listened to Nike's earnings call today, and have details about Hurley and Converse revenue in Q1, the CEO's comments about the US Open, and Nike's China slowdown.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Burton Girls unveils redesigned website

Press Release: Burtongirls.com Gets a Makeover with a Completely New Site Design

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Skullcandy Q3 details; stock falls to new 52-week low

Many details about Skullcandy's Q3 results, including why the stock market didn't like the report, the company's increasing focus on gaming, where other growth is planned.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Network A launches interactive skateboarding video

Press Release: FIRST-EVER INTERACTIVE SKATEBOARDING VIDEO LAUNCHED BY NETWORK A, PLAN B SKATEBOARDS AND BEDROCKET-INTERLUDE MEDIA On-Screen Gaming Controls Allow Viewers to Direct Their Own Videos Featuring Renowned…

News May 13, 2013

Quiksilver 2012 results: The good and the bad

We listened to the earnings call this afternoon and have all the details including how each brand performed, Europe trends, and why the stock fell in after hours trading.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

NRF: Shoppers to be conservative with holiday shopping

Press Release: Shoppers to Remain Conservative With Holiday Gift Budgets This Year, According to NRF -Self-Gifting, Online Shopping Reach Survey Highs-

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