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Reef's approach to Outdoor market

Reef's approach to Outdoor market

A talk with Reef President Jeff Moore about how Reef is approaching the Outdoor market, segmentation strategies, if girls’ apparel will re-launch, and Miss Reef remade for OR.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Paul Frank co-founder starts athletic brand

Paul Frank co-founder starts athletic brand

Ryan Heuser is launching an athletic brand called Athletic Recon at Agenda Long Beach. An avid triathlete, he answered some questions for us about this new venture.

News May 13, 2013
Curl owner ramps up customization to drive sales

Curl owner ramps up customization to drive sales

Curl ramped up customization by hiring a team of artists to paint Toms shoes every day during busy times. How it works, the impact on business, and other hot brands…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Hurley VP on what's new at the US Open of Surfing

Hurley VP on what's new at the US Open of Surfing

Evan Slater tells us about some changes that are coming to the Nike US Open of Surfing this year, including an interesting update to the retail format on the sand.

News May 13, 2013
CEO Pay: Total Pay Packages

CEO Pay: Total Pay Packages

Today we look at total pay packages for 24 apparel, retail and action sports executives of publicly-traded companies, including restricted stock and option grants.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Westlife VP on the integration of Matix

Westlife VP on the integration of Matix

We check in with the Westlife Global Sales VP about how the integration of the Matix brand is going, the status of fall shipments, what's next for the apparel brand,…

News May 13, 2013
More Billabong details, retail declines in Europe, Australia

More Billabong details, retail declines in Europe, Australia

Details about Billabong's warning about retail sales and profit shortfalls and its strategic review of options to reduce debt to strengthen its balance sheet.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Swim Collective Trade Show sells out

Press Release:   HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA, August 2nd, 2012 - The California Swimwear Association, producer of the upcoming 4th edition of the Swim Collective Trade Show is excited to announce…

News May 13, 2013
Smith execs on snow season, new goggle, sunglass moves

Smith execs on snow season, new goggle, sunglass moves

Ned Post and Eric Carlson on the snow season, the surprising way they planned the '12 winter business, new techy winter products, a new sunglass brand and green initiatives.

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