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Checking in with Agenda President Aaron Levant
As trade show season approaches, we continue checking in with the trade shows that service the industry. Today, we hear from Agenda President Aaron Levant. Agenda has moved to Huntington…
News May 13, 2013Photos from the 2009 Surfing Walk of Fame ceremony
It was a busy week of events with the Hurley U.S. Open of Surfing, the Walk and Hall of Fame events and Agenda. Here are some photos from the Surfing…
News May 13, 2013Zumiez July comps decline by double-digits
Zumiez today reported that July sales dropped by 5.6% compared to July 2008, and that same-store sales fell by 16.8% compared to the same month a year ago. CFO Trevor…
News May 13, 2013CIT says tender offer sucessful
CIT said this morning it has completed an important step in its path to restructuring.CIT is working to complete a draft restructuring plan by Aug. 14. Click here for a…
News May 13, 2013The Aguerre brothers on Liquid Nation and life after Reef
With Liquid Nation Ball 6 fast approaching on Sept. 11, I thought it was time to touch base with Santiago and Fernando Aguerre, who founded the fundraising event that helps…
News May 13, 2013ASR Report: Fox moves into swim and other plans for growth
Fox has been growing very steadily and is on plan for 2009, said Director of Sales Kurt Schleicher and Director of Marketing Jim Anfuso. "It was a tough Spring/Summer for…
News May 13, 2013Glimmers of hope emerge for holiday shopping season
The International Council of Shopping Centers released a somewhat upbeat forecast for the upcoming holiday shopping season. The trade group, in my experience, is typically a bit more impartial and…
News May 13, 2013Skate group responds to BRA trade show petition
Yesterday, I published a story about the Board Retailers Association circulating a petition that encourages skate brands to return to the trade shows, particularly Surf Expo. I asked the International…
News May 13, 2013Save the date: Executive Roundtable features PacSun CEO
Mark your calendars: On Tuesday, December 8, we'll host a shop-eat-surf-outdoor.com Executive Roundtable. For this kickoff event, I'll interview Pacific Sunwear CEO Gary Schoenfeld in front of a live audience,…
News May 13, 2013