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Kaenon growing in its premium niche

Kaenon growing in its premium niche

Kaenon makes high-end polarized sunglasses that are selling well in several segments, including surf. Where the company started, and where it it going.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Alpinestars collaborates with Nitro Circus

Press Release:   Torrance, CA – From best-selling DVDs and a top rated MTV show to a stadium-packing live show, Nitro Circus has established itself as a rambunctious, daredevil powerhouse…

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver, Roxy, DC performance in Q3

Quiksilver, Roxy, DC performance in Q3

We listened to the Quiksilver call and have a full report including how the three brands fared, performance at Quik retail, historical revenue charts by region and more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Photos from Slate, Project, BRA dinner

Photos from Slate, Project, BRA dinner

We saw lots of industry folks at both Project and Slate, and attended a dinner hosted by Slate and BRA Monday night. We have photos from the day and night.

News May 13, 2013
Core Careers: Garret Louie, Timebomb Trading co-owner

Core Careers: Garret Louie, Timebomb Trading co-owner

Timebomb Trading distributes Sole Technology, RVCA, LRG and Freshjive in Canada. We ask Garret Louie how he got started in the industry and other questions about his career.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
TransWorld announces award winners

TransWorld announces award winners

Press Release:   Hollywood, CA – TransWorld SKATEboarding just announced this year's TWS Award recipients tonight in Southern California as skateboarding stars came out in force and packed out the…

News May 13, 2013
Rainbow owner on quality, not chasing business

Rainbow owner on quality, not chasing business

Jay "Sparky" Longely shares his fresh approach to business that has kept Rainbow going strong since 1974. Plus, why Rainbow is heavily involved with the SUP market.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Roxy announces global contest

Roxy announces global contest

Press Release:   Enter Today for a Life-Changing Adventure to Live the Dream of a ROXY Girl   February 24, 2012 - Huntington Beach, CA: Global fashion and action sports…

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez's store plans for Canada

Zumiez's store plans for Canada

Zumiez executives described how many stores the chain expects to open in Canada at the ICR XChange today. They also detailed the company's key strategies.

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