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Weekly retail sales moderate as back-to-school shopping kicks in
Press Release:  NEW YORK, July 17, 2012 – Even with the continuing warm weather, which helped to drive consumers indoors, weekly retail sales were moderate and remained positive for…
News May 13, 2013
Mervin to launch surfboards
They revolutionized snowboards with their Banana rocker boards, and now Mervin is turning its attention to surfboards. Plus, more updates on the board building company.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
TPG makes new bid for Billabong
Private equity firm TPG is making another run at Billabong, offering a lower price per share than its previous bid, which was rejected before Billabong's latest problems.
News May 13, 2013
Sunglass vet aims for a third gold with Hoven
Craig Lark was a founder of Arnette and Von Zipper. Now he's focusing on Hoven, and we find out what niche the brand is targeting, how sales are going and…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013SIA releases 2012 Participation Report
Press Release:  6.9% of American Participate In Snow Sports and Burn 332 Million Calories  WASHINGTON, DC (July 27, 2012) - SnowSports Industries America (SIA) released the comprehensive 2012…
News May 13, 2013
Chris Carter keynote Q & A at Skate Summit
Excerpts from Q & A with Alien Workshop co-founder at the Skateboarding Summit including why Alien chose Ohio and sold to Burton, why he thinks the industry is oversold, more.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013K-Swiss Q2 loss narrows, revenues decline 31%
Press Release:  WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--K•Swiss Inc. (KSWS) today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012. The operations of FORM Athletics are accounted for as a…
News May 13, 2013
Deckers CEO on Sanuk payouts, brand potential
At a conference, Angel Martinez explained the lucrative earn outs in the Sanuk deal, why the Sidewalk Surfer is important to Deckers, more. Plus, we outline earnout payments.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013G-III Apparel acquires Vilebrequin for $106.2 million
Editor's note: Luxury men's swim brand Vilebrequin had sales in 2011 of $55.9 million  Press release:  G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. Acquires Global Luxury Resort Brand Vilebrequin  --…
News May 13, 2013
