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No Quik Pro NYC next year

No Quik Pro NYC next year

Quiksilver announced it will not return to New York City in 2012.

News May 13, 2013
Updated: Surfline Founder Sean Collins passes away

Updated: Surfline Founder Sean Collins passes away

Surfline Founder Sean Collins, one of the most influential members of the global surf community, passed away Monday. Michael Tomson recalls when he became a Surfline believer.

News May 13, 2013
SIMA announces 2012 Boot Camp Annual Pass

SIMA announces 2012 Boot Camp Annual Pass

Press Release:   2012 SIMA BOOT CAMP ANNUAL PASS   REGISTER NOW FOR A LIMITED TIME!    AN ANNUAL PASS SECURES YOUR COMPANY ONE SPOT AT ALL FOUR HALF-DAY BOOT…

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver presents surf festival in China

Quiksilver presents surf festival in China

Press Release:   Hainan Wanning Riyue Bay International Surfing Festival Presented by Quiksilver January 7, 2012 Wanning, Hainan Island, China   Local government authorities, surfers and sponsors joined the ISA…

News May 13, 2013
Two chains say weak snow hurt sales

Two chains say weak snow hurt sales

Dick's Sporting Goods and Big 5 told the market that weak winter conditions are hurting sales in the fourth quarter. Big 5 greatly reduced its earnings forecast.

News May 13, 2013

SIA creates backcountry experience for 2012

Press Release:   Snow Show's BC Experience will showcase backcountry experts, equipment & safety practices  

News May 13, 2013
Burton SVP on Burton Mountain Festival

Burton SVP on Burton Mountain Festival

I followed up with SVP of Marketing Sam Paschel to find out more about the thinking behind the comprehensive Burton Mountain Festival, a 10-stop series.

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez beats expectations again

Zumiez beats expectations again

Zumiez knocked it out of the park in January.

News May 13, 2013

Looking at specialty and department store comps for the year

With the release of November comps today, we thought we would look back and put the year-to-date in perspective. The big winner continues to be The Buckle, which is one…

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