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Core Careers: John Vance, president of Sanuk

Core Careers: John Vance, president of Sanuk

Today in our Core Careers feature, we hear from John Vance, president of Sanuk, which has taken the footwear category by storm in the past several years. John shares some…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Billabong 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
Back-to-school report: sales trends and strategies at Ron Jon Surf Shop

Back-to-school report: sales trends and strategies at Ron Jon Surf Shop

Editor's note: Our back-to-school special coverage continues today with Don Niemann, director of merchandise buying for Ron Jon Surf Shop. Ron Jon has stores in Florida, New Jersey and South…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

B4BC 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, 2013
State of the skate shoe market

State of the skate shoe market

This week, we talk to 11 skate shoe brand executives about the current state of the skate shoe market. Skateboard shoes are a key category for the skate industry, and…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Online retailers prep for promotion-heavy holidays

Online 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, 2013
Volcom execs on PacSun, price points, juniors and more

Volcom execs on PacSun, price points, juniors and more

Top Volcom executives provided a lot of detail about Volcom's third quarter results this afternoon in a conference call and discussed what is happening at the retail level with their…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
VonZipper debuts Dot Dash fashion line

VonZipper 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
The Buckle's secret to success with juniors

The Buckle's secret to success with juniors

Many junior’s brands in the industry continue to struggle, and many retailers, both vertical and ones that carry brands, have said sales to young women are down. Then there’s The…

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