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Maui Nix Owner on the State of Middle Class Shoppers, the Brand Landscape, and More

From struggling middle-class consumers to evolving brand dynamics, George Karamitos, owner of five Maui Nix stores in Florida, discusses his perspective on navigating a marketplace where discretionary spending has tightened...

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Jones Snowboards Ultracraft Splitboard wins best in class ISPO award

Press release: Truckee, CA (February 10, 2014) – ISPO—the leading international sports business tradeshow—has recognized the Jones Ultracraft Splitboard as the winner in the Action Segment Splitboard Category. ISPO Awards…

News February 9, 2014

GoPro takes first step in IPO process

GoPro releases a statement saying it plans to go public.

News February 9, 2014

An interesting read: Salomon Snowboard leader on the state of snowboarding, and much more

Jérémy Joire on myriad challenges in the snowboarding industry, regional sales trends, the France/Portland Salomon strategy, why equipment prices need to rise, more.

Executive Edition February 9, 2014

New interchangeable I/O 7 Goggle wins 2014 ISPO Award for design and innovation

Press release: KETCHUM, Idaho – For the second year in a row, Smith Optics is the proud recipient of the ISPO Award for Design & Innovation. Following last year’s win…

News February 7, 2014

More Billabong personnel updates and news

We learned about a few more changes and updates in the Billabong executive ranks yesterday.

News February 6, 2014

NRF forecasts 4.1% increase in retail sales for 2014

Press release: Washington, February 6, 2014 – The National Retail Federation released its 2014 economic forecast today, projecting retail industry sales (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) will increase…

News February 6, 2014