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Praxis Footwear partners with Toronto-based S&J

Press Release:   PRAXIS FOOTWEAR SIGNS CANADIAN PARTNERSHIP WITH S&J SALES Ashland, OR and Toronto, ON Canada (December 14, 2011)- Praxis Footwear announced today a partnership with Toronto-based S&J Sales…

News May 13, 2013
Big news at Active Ride Shop

Big news at Active Ride Shop

It's been six months since Active Ride Shop filed for bankruptcy protection, so I thought I would check in with Active management to see what is happening with the 21-store…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

American Apparel expands UK presence

Press Release:   LOS ANGELES and LONDON, Dec. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- American Apparel (Amex: APP - News), the vertically integrated clothing manufacturer based in downtown Los Angeles , has…

News May 13, 2013
State of skate shoes – Ipath

State of skate shoes – Ipath

Today in our skate shoe series, Ipath Global Sales Director Pepe Landa discusses sales, international growth, widening Ipath's price points and his methods for encouraging prebooks. Sales Sales have been…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

American Apparel details December sales

Press Release:   LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- American Apparel, Inc. (NYSE Amex: APP), a vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of branded fashion basic apparel, provided an update today related to…

News May 13, 2013

Nordstrom execs on spring buying plans, Calif. and more

Here are some more details about Nordstrom’s business in the third quarter from its earnings conference call. Executives shared some interesting thoughts about the changing consumer, business on the West…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
The story behind Slater's VSTR line

The story behind Slater's VSTR line

I spoke with Jesse Faen and John Moore at Agenda about the new VSTR line by Kelly Slater and Quiksilver. Plus, photos of several pieces.

News May 13, 2013
Photos and recap of the Executive Roundtable with PacSun CEO Gary Schoenfeld

Photos and recap of the Executive Roundtable with PacSun CEO Gary Schoenfeld

New Pacific Sunwear CEO Gary Schoenfeld talked candidly for more than an hour Tuesday about his belief and passion for action sports brands, his commitment to working more closely with…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Surfline hires Ross Garrett and Mark Willis returns

Surfline hires Ross Garrett and Mark Willis returns

  Surfline Adds Media and Forecast Veterans to Leadership Team   Ross Garrett and Mark Willis join company February 1   1/11/2012 – Huntington Beach, CA – Today, Surfline/Wavetrak, Inc.…

News May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series