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i.e. distribution Appoints Scott Chantos President

Press Release:   COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA – (March 26, 2012) i.e. distribution, owners of World Industries, Flameboy vs. Wet Willy and licensor of Makaha Skateboards announced that Scott Chantos has…

News May 13, 2013
New Vans President on his plans for apparel, the future for Vans Girls and gaining market share in a recession

New Vans President on his plans for apparel, the future for Vans Girls and gaining market share in a recession

I had a nice long talk with new Vans President Kevin Bailey recently, where we discussed Vans' opportunities for growth, how the team is updating its business strategy, his plans…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Tickets now on sale for Street League Pro

Press Release:   STREET LEAGUE DC PRO TOUR FUELED BY MONSTER ENERGY TICKETS FOR THE 2012 SEASON ON SALE NOW! VOTING IS OPEN FOR THE TOP FIVE US PROS IN…

News May 13, 2013
State of skate shoes – Sole Technology

State of skate shoes – Sole Technology

Sole Technology Vice President of Sales Rick Strassner and Senior Vice President of Marketing Don Brown discuss price points, growth, distribution and the recession. The company's skate brands are Etnies,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Break East to open pop-up at Chelsea Market

Press Release:   We at Break--> East, the NYC based men’s surf-inspired apparel brand, are so excited to invite you to our first ever pop-up shop at Chelsea Market.  …

News May 13, 2013
686 president on sales trends, the challenges of snow and intriguing alliances

686 president on sales trends, the challenges of snow and intriguing alliances

This week, we are checking in with snow companies as the season gets underway. Recently I spent some time with Mike West, the founder and president of snowboard outerwear company…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Pro snowboarders host 2nd Frendly Gathering

Press Release:   Tickets on sale now for the June 14th-16th, 2012 music festival at Timber Ridge in Windham, Vermont   WHAT: The Frendly Gathering Music Festival announces lineup,tickets on…

News May 13, 2013
Special series: Looking back at 2009 and ahead to 2010

Special series: Looking back at 2009 and ahead to 2010

2009 has been a tough year for the industry. The previous belief that the action sport industry was “recession proof” has been busted and we all now know larger economic…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Nixon launches new website

Nixon launches new website

Press Release:   WELCOME THE NEW: NIXON.COM Nixon launches new domain and redesign of website   ENCINITAS, CA - Nixon is kicking off the 2012 summer season with a big…

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