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VonZipper debuts Dot Dash fashion line

VonZipper debuts Dot Dash fashion line

VonZipper has introduced a new fashion-forward, lower-priced sunglass line called Dot Dash. Curt Fry tells us about the line and the strategic thinking behind it.

News May 13, 2013

Source Interlink partners with Yahoo to bring Action Sports content to Livestand

Press Release:   El Segundo, CA (November 2, 2011): Source Interlink Media (SIM) has joined Yahoo! as an official launch partner for the launch of Livestand from Yahoo!, featuring a…

News May 13, 2013
Sales tips from the masters: Laurent Vrignaud

Sales tips from the masters: Laurent Vrignaud

Yesterday, we wrote about Tom Holbrook's path to success inside Quiksilver. Today, we examine how Laurent Vrignaud climbed the ladder just as successfully as an outside sales rep. Laurent owns…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
ISA announces surfing festival in China sponsored by Quiksilver

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
Leadership in challenging times: Day 1, CEOs

Leadership in challenging times: Day 1, CEOs

This year will be very challenging for businesses everywhere. So to kick off 2009, I thought it would be helpful to provide some constructive information that may help executives, managers…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Spy CEO on Q3 results

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

Economists' forecasts for 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012

Visibility into future economic performance is a hot topic these days, so I spoke with two economists to get their take on how long consumer spending will be in the…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Hurley 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

The view on media changes from inside Surfing and Surfer magazines

Today, we wrap up our series on how marketing spending is changing the world of industry media with the view from inside two important lifestyle books. I talked with publishers…

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