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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, 2013SIMA 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, 2013New 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, 2013Skullcandy'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, 2013State 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, 2013Paul Gomez departs from Podium
Podium Distribution partner Brian Dunlap confirms that former CEO Paul Gomez has departed the skate company.
News May 13, 2013Snow 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, 2013K-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, 2013Core 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.…
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