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Black Box Distribution owners on their new partnership, the recession, Insight, Crossroads and the future

Black Box Distribution owners on their new partnership, the recession, Insight, Crossroads and the future

I drove to Carlsbad this month to meet with Jamie Thomas and Frank Messman of Black Box Distribution to find out more about what is happening with the company. Black…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Surfrider Foundation partners with Groupon Grassroots

Press Release:   Surfrider Foundation Partners With Groupon Grassroots For Water Quality Testing   San Clemente, CA (April 16, 2012) – Today, the Surfrider Foundation and Groupon Grassroots, the philanthropic…

News May 13, 2013
Nike president discusses action sports performance and strategy

Nike president discusses action sports performance and strategy

Here is a more detailed report from Nike's earnings report and conference call this afternoon, including detailed comments from Nike executives about the performance and strategy of Nike's action sports…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
H2indO to premiere at Newport Beach Film Festival

H2indO to premiere at Newport Beach Film Festival

Press Release:   H2INDO ANNOUNCES ITS WORLD PREMIERE DURING OPENING WEEKEND OF THE NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL’S ACTION SPORTS FILM SERIES   Join the World Renowned Cast and Crew at…

News May 13, 2013
Volcom's plans for Spring 2010

Volcom's plans for Spring 2010

I got an update on what Volcom has planned for Spring 2010 recently from President Jason Steris and Gayle Jarrett, director of junior's apparel. (Click here to read Gayle's Core…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Sanuk hires PR agency for national campaign to promote athletes

Press release:   Sanuk Taps MWW Group To Lead National Campaign Showcasing Action Sports Athletes   Sanuk Footwear Turns to MWW's Consumer Lifestyle Marketing Practice To Help Increase Brand Awareness…

News May 13, 2013
Active vendors get stung again in BK case

Active vendors get stung again in BK case

I recently spoke with the attorney for the Active Wallace Group, the previous owners of Active Ride Shop, to get an update on the Active bankruptcy case. Garrick Hollander provided…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Holden moving to Los Angeles from Portland

Press Release:   Holden Outerwear Relocates to Los Angeles   Portland, Oregon May 2, 2012 - Holden Outerwear announces the company's relocation to Los Angeles, CA –Scheduled to open in…

News May 13, 2013
Looking back and ahead: Duke Edukas

Looking back and ahead: Duke Edukas

Duke Edukas, who owns the influential Surfside Sports in Costa Mesa along with his partner Paul Burnett, gives his take on 2009 and his prediction for 2010 for our "Looking…

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