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Core careers: John Wilson's path from Clairemont Surf Shop to Reef
The path to the corner office at action sports brands often starts at a core shop. So I've been talking to some industry leaders about where they started and what…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Matix to put girls' line on hiatus
We talk with Podium President Brian Dunlap about the company's decision to put Matix Girls on hold.
News May 13, 2013
Digging into the details of February comps: some surprises
We charted the February and historical performance over the past year of several teen retailers and grouped them into two categories: better and poorer performers. We also charted which retailers…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Noll Surfboards launches online store
Press Release: Noll Surfboards Web Store Now Live Lifestyle Brand Unveils Online Shopping on NollSurfboards.com  October 3, 2011 (San Clemente, CA) – Noll Surfboards, America’s first internationally-regarded surf brand,…
News May 13, 2013
Signs of returning consumer confidence around the world
Things are looking up, a bit, in the latest consumer confidence surveys in three nations important to the action sports industry. Last week we showed you that U.S. consumer expectations…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Shaun White launches new hardgoods brand
Shaun White is launching a new hardgoods brand called Shaun White Supply Co.
News May 13, 2013
A visit to the first brick-and-mortar CCS store in the country; a potential rival to Zumiez?
I drove up to Santa Monica Wednesday to check out the first ever CCS brick-and-mortar store. CCS is the successful online skate industry retailer owned by Foot Locker. Foot Locker…
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, 2013
Analyzing the implications of the Quiksilver/Rhone deal, including why Quik's stock price is down over 50 %
Editor's note: With Quiksilver's stock price down over 50 percent since its June announcement of a new financing package, we thought it would be a good idea to take a…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
