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Donna Carpenter on What’s Next for Burton

Donna Carpenter on What’s Next for Burton

A revealing interview with Donna, who is now sole owner of Burton, about why John Lacy is the right person to lead the company, if Burton will remain family-held, and…

Executive Edition February 24, 2020
John Lacy on Becoming Burton CEO, Business Trends, and the Coronavirus

John Lacy on Becoming Burton CEO, Business Trends, and the Coronavirus

We talk to John about how Burton is doing after Jake’s passing, how the fiscal year turned out, and how the coronavirus in China is impacting business.

Executive Edition February 24, 2020
Norb Garrett Exits Adventure Sports Network

Norb Garrett Exits Adventure Sports Network

Norb held the job for 10 years, through various owners, acquisitions and company name changes and during a very tumultuous time not only in the action sports industry, but media…

News February 24, 2020
Job Cuts Come to Adidas

Job Cuts Come to Adidas

Adidas, which has made a major push in the skate market in the past several years, is now going through job cuts.

News February 21, 2020
John Lacy Named Burton CEO, Donna Carpenter Moves to Chair of Board

John Lacy Named Burton CEO, Donna Carpenter Moves to Chair of Board

John had shared the role for 18 months with Donna, who will remain very involved with the company. The changes come after the passing of Donna's husband, Burton Founder Jake…

News February 20, 2020
Under Armour Pays Price for Years of Discounting

Under Armour Pays Price for Years of Discounting

Years of short-sighted business practices in North America are taking a toll despite restructuring efforts.

Executive Edition February 20, 2020
Hybrid Apparel Announces Hurley Women’s License

Hybrid Apparel Announces Hurley Women’s License

Hybrid announced it has hired 13-year Hurley veteran Natasha Thomsen as Vice President, Women's Sales – Global Brands.

News February 19, 2020
Industry Sales Veteran Launches New Brand Psycho Tuna

Industry Sales Veteran Launches New Brand Psycho Tuna

The brand is the brainchild of Patricia Thornton, formerly of Maui & Sons, and her boss at denim manufacturer Ring of Fire, Eran Bitton.

News February 19, 2020
Why Retailers Love Never Summer Snowboards

Why Retailers Love Never Summer Snowboards

A talk with Marketing Director Chris Harris about the company’s consistent double-digit annual revenue growth, support of core retail, and the big decision to sell a small number of boards…

News February 18, 2020
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series