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Travel deals are yielding mixed results in Hawaii, Australia

Travel deals are yielding mixed results in Hawaii, Australia

Travel deals for airfare and lodging are abundant, and that's showing up in some flattening in the decline of travel to and spending in important industry destinations such as Hawaii…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Deep discounting continues at malls

Deep discounting continues at malls

Retailers stuck with too much inventory are resorting to storewide, extreme discounts this holiday season as the promotions at the malls continue.

News May 13, 2013
Sport Chalet CEO on liquidity, vendors and the competition

Sport Chalet CEO on liquidity, vendors and the competition

I spoke with Sport Chalet CEO Craig Levra this week to follow up on the company's news that Bank of America had amended and expanded its credit agreement by $10…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
LSSM offers programs and incentives during January

LSSM offers programs and incentives during January

Press Release:   LAKEWOOD, CO (January 3, 2012) - Snow and colder temperatures are returning to many parts of the country and the fourth annual Learn to Ski and Snowboard…

News May 13, 2013
Comparing the total pay packages for action sports executives and others

Comparing the total pay packages for action sports executives and others

In Part II of our executive compensation series, I look at the total pay package for 18 CEOs, including the potential value of stock and option awards and company-funded perks…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Show Daily staff releases Snow Show Preview

Show Daily staff releases Snow Show Preview

Press Release:   WASHINGTON, DC (January 6, 2012) - This week, publishers of the Snow Show Daily, in conjunction with SnowSports Industries America (SIA) have released the print and digital…

News May 13, 2013
Talking with Bernard Mariette about his new CEO job and his time at Quiksilver

Talking with Bernard Mariette about his new CEO job and his time at Quiksilver

Former Quiksilver Inc. President Bernard Mariette has taken a new job as CEO of Coalision, a Montreal-based apparel company focused on active lifestyles. I had coffee with Bernard a few…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Industry vets launch action sports design studio

Press Release:   When eclectic professionals with more than 30 years working in Youth lifestyle and Action Sports markets come together, you get.... PRJCT Action Sports Design Studio.   After…

News May 13, 2013
Steve Murray urges brands to embrace authenticity and innovation

Steve Murray urges brands to embrace authenticity and innovation

Steve Murray, president of VF Corp.'s action sports coalition and formerly the president of Vans, gave the keynote address at the opening night of SIMA's Surf Summit XII Wednesday. Steve…

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