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Core careers: Rick Petri's path from Hobie to Rip Curl USA

Core careers: Rick Petri's path from Hobie to Rip Curl USA

Take a survey and you'll likely find that many executives at surfwear brands started as teens selling board shorts in surf shops. I talked to a handful of executives to…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Zumiez comps rise 14.1% in March

Zumiez comps rise 14.1% in March

Press Release:   Net Sales Increased 23.5% to $50.9 Million; March 2012 Comparable Store Sales Increased 14.1%  

News May 13, 2013
A few, small bright spots amid tough data from around the globe

A few, small bright spots amid tough data from around the globe

Today, I've put together a global smorgasbord of data about retail sales, consumer sentiment and port cargo volumes to give you a snapshot of leading and trailing indicators about economies…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Arbor releases 2012 skateboard collection

Arbor releases 2012 skateboard collection

Press Release:   BIG CHANGES COME WITH THE RELASE OF THE 2012 ARBOR SKATEBOARD COLLECTION   Venice, CA - April 10, 2012 - The Arbor Collective is proud to present…

News May 13, 2013
Looking back at 9/11 for some guidance to perform in 2009

Looking back at 9/11 for some guidance to perform in 2009

I have been speaking with friends in the industry during the last quarter to try and make heads or tails of what is happening in the world of retail. How…

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

Active may close seven more stores; creditors complain about bidding procedures

Active Ride Shop said it is rejecting seven more of its leases, according to court documents filed last week.Some of the leases being rejected include several of Active's highest profile…

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
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
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series