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Tommy Knapp: Retailers, you can compete and survive in 2009

Tommy Knapp: Retailers, you can compete and survive in 2009

Editor's note: Today, Shop-Eat-Surf introduces columnist Tommy Knapp. Tommy co-founded the Honolua retail chain in Hawaii and founded Club Sportwear. He's now an adjunct professor at USC. He has some…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Jason Ellis joins forces with Electric Visual

Jason Ellis joins forces with Electric Visual

Press Release:   Sirius XM Radio Host Jason Ellis Lands Endorsement Deal With Electric Sunglasses   Dubbed the “Prince of All Media” by Howard Stern, Jason Ellis’ career has spread…

News May 13, 2013
Store tour: Dick's deep spring discounts on some action sports brands

Store tour: Dick's deep spring discounts on some action sports brands

For the last stop in my store tour series, I drove to El Segundo to check out the new Dick's Sporting Goods store. I saw something very interesting: deep discounts…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

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
Retail sales dropped in Europe, Australia

Retail sales dropped in Europe, Australia

Ahead of U.S. same-store sales reports on Thursday, I looked at the most recent retail trade reports for the European Union, some member nations, the U.K. and Australia. The story…

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
Zumiez bids for Active Ride Shop; outlines big plans for chain

Zumiez bids for Active Ride Shop; outlines big plans for chain

Active Ride Shop wants to sell substantially all of its assets to a wholly owned subsidiary of Zumiez, Inc. called Active Acquisition, Inc., according to court records. Zumiez CFO Trevor…

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
Executive Comp: A closer look at CEO perks

Executive Comp: A closer look at CEO perks

In part III of our executive compensation series, we take a closer look at executive perks, including some surprisingly extensive benefits for some executives, including the CEOs of Timberland (owner…

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