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NSSL announces Tilly's as title sponsor

Press Release:   COSTA MESA, CA (March 15, 2012) – The National Scholastic Skateboarding League (NSSL) is pleased to announces that Tilly’s, a leading U.S. action sports retailer based out…

News May 13, 2013
Hawaii economic report, Day I: How Hawaii is faring

Hawaii economic report, Day I: How Hawaii is faring

For my first story for our new Executive Edition, I decided to research how Hawaii is holding up during the downturn because it is such an important territory for the action…

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
What downbeat business sentiment means for 2009

What downbeat business sentiment means for 2009

The watchwords in business these days are that to survive in a downturn, you should "focus on the positive" and "tune out the drumbeat of bad news." But here is…

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
Florida store tour – from the mall to the beach

Florida store tour – from the mall to the beach

I tacked on an extra day to my Surf Expo trip to check out some Florida stores. I'm glad I did. I saw some interesting brand positioning and prices at…

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
Store tour, Los Angeles: Burton, Channel Islands, Fred Segal, DC, Nine Star

Store tour, Los Angeles: Burton, Channel Islands, Fred Segal, DC, Nine Star

On Monday, I hit stores in LA for my store tour, and saw many interesting things including: super designer Quiksilver men's product at one of LA's hippest boutiques; Insight's continued…

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
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series