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The 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, 2013DAKINE introduces Fall 2012/Winter 2013 outerwear
Press Release:  Pro Skier Chris Benchetler and Pro Snowboarder Shayne Pospisil to Represent DAKINE’s New Outerwear  HOOD RIVER, Ore. (Dec. 8, 2011) – DAKINE is pleased to announce…
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, 2013
Vans Triple Crown webcast sets record
Press Release: Â VANS TRIPLE CROWN OF SURFING WEBCASTSETS ACTION SPORTS RECORD: Â 10.4 MILLION OVERALL STREAMS Â * Billabong Pipe Masters Generates 6 million streams over 3 days *…
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
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
Puerto Rico retailer Bora Bora files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Another action sports retailer has filed for bankruptcy protection. Puerto Rico-based Bora Bora Inc., an important account with four stores on the island, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Wednesday,…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
LSSM offers programs and incentives during January
Press Release: Â 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, 2013RS by Sheckler, Rusty and Third Rail by Zoo York arrive at JC Penney
Photos of the new arrivals, plus other action sports brands and copycats at the mall. And, a jaw-dropping sale at PacSun. Fall goods are beginning to trickle into stores so…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
