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Come Hell or High Water film world tour
Press Release:  COME HELL OR HIGH WATER WORLD TOUR Woodshed Films, Patagonia, and Nixon Present Keith Malloy’s Latest Film Project. A Portion of Tour Proceeds Will Benefit The Plastic…
News May 13, 2013
The impacts of discounting, Day 2: The retail side
Yesterday, I explored the issue of discounts this holiday season, how it impacts brands, and underlying issues that some believe are driving promotions in the industry. Today, retail analysts, experts…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Liquid Nation Ball raises more than $128,000
Press Release:  SURF INDUSTRY RAISES MORE THAN $128,000 NET FOR HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATIONS & HONORS SHANEY JO DARDEN La Jolla, Calif. (September 20, 2011) – A sold-out crowd of more…
News May 13, 2013The changing consumer: The brand perspective
Yesterday, core store owners talked about changing consumer spending patterns. I asked: Are we seeing a cyclical downturn that will be followed by a rebound? Or is this the dawn…
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
Money, money, money: Advice on how to get it and what types of companies are attracting investors
In Part II of our series assessing the outlook for consolidation, acquisitions and investments in 2009, I asked six experts what kind of action sports companies are attracting buyers, what…
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 stability in retail sales and port volume data
Have we reached a bottom in the global economic downturn? A few signs indicate the answer is "maybe." Signs of stability show up in five different data sets that track…
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
