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Executive Comp: A closer look at CEO perks

Executive Comp: A closer look at CEO perks

In part III of our executive compensation series, we take a closer look at executive perks, including some surprisingly extensive benefits for some executives, including the CEOs of Timberland (owner…

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

Back-to-school report: overall sales trends at action sports retailers

Editor's note: This week, we talk with action sports retailers around the country about  back-to-school sales trends and strategies. Look for more coverage Tuesday and Wednesday from important industry retailers.…

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
Volcom's CFO gives investors upbeat news on the brand, industry

Volcom's CFO gives investors upbeat news on the brand, industry

Volcom CFO Doug Collier today gave a positive outlook on the brand, and on action sports business and participation, to investors gathered at the Thomas Weisel Partners 2009 Annual Consumer…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

SIA to recognize 2011 award winners at Snow Show

Press Release:   SIA to Recognize 2011 SnowSports Retailer and Rep Award Winners at SIA Snow Show   WASHINGTON, DC (January 17, 2012) - SnowSports Industries America (SIA) is proud to…

News May 13, 2013
What Vans has learned after 1 year in China

What Vans has learned after 1 year in China

Vans opened its first store in China one year ago. Today, we ask Mitchell Whitaker, VF Corp.'s Director of Action Sports Asia, what Vans has learned in that year about…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Spy to sponsor Winter X Games in eyewear category

Spy to sponsor Winter X Games in eyewear category

Press Release:   Platoon Goggle Sets-Up Under Big Top   CARLSBAD, Calif.—SPY® today announced its title eyewear sponsorship of Winter X Games 2012, Jan. 26 through Jan. 29, 2012 in…

News May 13, 2013
Foot Locker  on CCS performance and plans

Foot Locker on CCS performance and plans

Foot Locker executives discussed the performance of its online skate and snow retailer CCS and its 2010 plans for CCS brick-and-mortar stores during an earnings conference call this morning. Executives…

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