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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

Alli Sports teams up with YouTube

Press Release:   ALLI SPORTS YOUTUBE CHANNEL NOW OFFERING DAILY ORIGINAL ACTION SPORTS CONTENT   “Inside Alli Sports”, “The Frendly Times” and “AWSM on Alli” with Todd Richards Headline the…

News May 13, 2013

One Distribution announces new hires

  Press Release:   ONE Distribution Announces The Hiring Of Rick Lohr and Gus Neves   February 13, 2012, Fountain Valley, CA—ONE Distribution is pleased to announce the acquisition of…

News May 13, 2013
Sales tips from the masters: Tom Holbrook

Sales tips from the masters: Tom Holbrook

During my conversations with retailers and industry executives this year, I keep hearing a similar theme: the action sports industry needs to better train its sales force.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Hobie to participate in SUP championships

Hobie to participate in SUP championships

Press Release:   Hobie Team set to hit ISA World Stand Up Paddle and Paddleboard Championships   San Juan Capistrano, CA – Feb 17, 2012 Hobie Stand up Paddleboards is…

News May 13, 2013
Last week was the worst pre-holiday sales week in 40 years, but analysts predict more to come

Last week was the worst pre-holiday sales week in 40 years, but analysts predict more to come

December has been a brutal month for the industry, and for all of retailing, as several key reports released today and this week show. It was the worst Christmas week…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay downgraded in cost cutting move

Press Release:   Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay Downgrades from ASP World Title to ASP 6-Star for 2012   COOLANGATTA, Queensland/AUS (Friday, February 24, 2012) – The Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay,…

News May 13, 2013
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series