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What Active owed its landlords as of April 17

What Active owed its landlords as of April 17

Earlier this week, we posted a story about Active's bankruptcy including hundreds of action sports brands, media companies and team riders among its creditors. Today, we've compiled a list of…

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
Talking shop with The Closet owner Billy Stade

Talking shop with The Closet owner Billy Stade

I ate lunch the other day at Eat Chow with Billy Stade, the owner of The Closet. The restaurant is attached to The Closet store and complex in Costa Mesa,…

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
Retail sales trends show consumers trying to climb in many action sports nations

Retail sales trends show consumers trying to climb in many action sports nations

Retail sales around the globe continue to ride along what looks like a bumpy bottom to the global recession. Today, we're showing you the most recent national retail sales comps…

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
ASR Report: Electric testing important new product line in Europe and other news

ASR Report: Electric testing important new product line in Europe and other news

Electric Visual CEO Bruce Beach gave us a news-filled update on the Electric Sunglass brand at ASR, including details about a major new product launch in Europe that may come…

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
State of skate shoes – Osiris

State of skate shoes – Osiris

Today in our skate shoe series, Osiris partners Doug Weston and Brian Reid discuss how Osiris continues to make a profit and hand out bonuses to staff despite the recession,…

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