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Core careers: Robert Schmidt, CEO, Katin

Core careers: Robert Schmidt, CEO, Katin

Today, we hear from Robert Schmidt, the CEO of Katin. Katin has been around since 1959 and has a store in Huntington Beach. The brand began making a fresh push…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
SIMA hosts Boot Camp in Dana Point

SIMA hosts Boot Camp in Dana Point

Press Release:   Surf Industry Explores the Future of Technology in Retail at SIMA’s Visual Merchandising & Retail Marketing Boot Camp   DANA POINT, Calif. (April 26, 2012) – On…

News May 13, 2013
New Reef President on changes at Reef, his plan for the brand and new opportunities

New Reef President on changes at Reef, his plan for the brand and new opportunities

I spent a couple of hours with new Reef President Jim Gerson at Reef's Carlsbad headquarters this week. We spoke about Reef's turnaround plan, distinguishing Reef from competitors, how spring…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Skullcandy's reports Q1 financial results

Press Release:   Net sales increased 47.9%   GAAP net income was $0.04 per diluted share   Gross profit increased 41.9%   PARK CITY, Utah, May 2, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)…

News May 13, 2013
State of skate shoes – Vans

State of skate shoes – Vans

Vans Americas VP Jeff Moore discusses sales, the impact of the recession and Vans plans for 2010. Recession We're focusing on strategic partners that we can grow organically in versus…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Paul Gomez departs from Podium

Paul Gomez departs from Podium

Podium Distribution partner Brian Dunlap confirms that former CEO Paul Gomez has departed the skate company.

News May 13, 2013
Snow season 2009/2010 preview

Snow season 2009/2010 preview

This week, we check in with the snowboard industry to see how different companies and retailers are approaching the current season, responding to the economic climate, and preparing for the…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
K-5 hosts 12th annual Game of Skate event

K-5 hosts 12th annual Game of Skate event

Press Release:     K-5 Boardshop is stoked to host it’s “Game Of Skate” events for the 12th year in a row!   This grassroots event features a skateboard contest,…

News May 13, 2013
Core Careers: Erik Joule, SVP Merchandising and Design at Levi Strauss

Core Careers: Erik Joule, SVP Merchandising and Design at Levi Strauss

Last December, Erik Joule, who was the Senior Vice President of Merchandising and Design at Quiksilver, left to perform a similar job at Levi Strauss & Co. in San Francisco.…

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