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More details about Active's creditors
Here is the latest on Active's Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, according to the court file. Active, which now operates 21 stores, is one of the action sports industry's most important…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
ISA announces surfing festival in China sponsored by Quiksilver
Press Release:  The world’s best surfers will meet in China in January for the Hainan Riyue Bay International Surfing Festival presented by Quiksilver  Hainan Riyue Bay International Surfing…
News May 13, 2013
Global retail sales show some improvement
After U.S. retailers reported May comps last week that were generally a return to downward trending, we wanted to see how the rest of the world was performing. Today, we…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Spy CEO on Q3 results
We spoke with Orange 21 President and soon to be CEO yesterday about the company's third quarter results. Michael Marckx talked about sales, inventory and what's to come.
News May 13, 2013
Store tour: Three industry brands prominent at Zebra Club, but only a few crack Seattle Nordstrom; many brands found at a Canadian mall
By TIFFANY MONTGOMERY Industry brands fill the young men's section of Nordstrom stores in Southern California. But it's a very different story in the Northwest. I was surprised to see…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Hurley execs on industry consolidation, brand and retail acquisitions
With competitors acquiring brands and retailers, how will Hurley respond? Bob Hurley and Roger Wyett tell their perspective.
News May 13, 2013
New Vans President on his plans for apparel, the future for Vans Girls and gaining market share in a recession
I had a nice long talk with new Vans President Kevin Bailey recently, where we discussed Vans' opportunities for growth, how the team is updating its business strategy, his plans…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Monica Campana named Publisher of Transworld Skateboarding
Press Release: Â Carlsbad, CA - TransWorld Media is very pleased to announce the rehire of Monica Campana. After serving nearly ten years with TransWorld Media from 1996 - 2005,…
News May 13, 2013
State of skate shoes – Sole Technology
Sole Technology Vice President of Sales Rick Strassner and Senior Vice President of Marketing Don Brown discuss price points, growth, distribution and the recession. The company's skate brands are Etnies,…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
