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Quick report, photos from North Shore

Quick report, photos from North Shore

A few photos from the North Shore, where people are excited about the waves expected later this week for the Billabong Pipeline Masters.

News May 13, 2013
New Vans President on his plans for apparel, the future for Vans Girls and gaining market share in a recession

New Vans President on his plans for apparel, the future for Vans Girls and gaining market share in a recession

I had a nice long talk with new Vans President Kevin Bailey recently, where we discussed Vans' opportunities for growth, how the team is updating its business strategy, his plans…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
LRG partners with Clean Plate Club

LRG partners with Clean Plate Club

Press Release:   LOS ANGELES, Dec. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifted Research Group, widely known as L-R-G, announced today a partnership with Clean Plate Club (CPC) to design and market…

News May 13, 2013
State of skate shoes – Sole Technology

State of skate shoes – Sole Technology

Sole Technology Vice President of Sales Rick Strassner and Senior Vice President of Marketing Don Brown discuss price points, growth, distribution and the recession. The company's skate brands are Etnies,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
No Quik Pro NYC next year

No Quik Pro NYC next year

Quiksilver announced it will not return to New York City in 2012.

News May 13, 2013
686 president on sales trends, the challenges of snow and intriguing alliances

686 president on sales trends, the challenges of snow and intriguing alliances

This week, we are checking in with snow companies as the season gets underway. Recently I spent some time with Mike West, the founder and president of snowboard outerwear company…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Updated: Surfline Founder Sean Collins passes away

Updated: Surfline Founder Sean Collins passes away

Surfline Founder Sean Collins, one of the most influential members of the global surf community, passed away Monday. Michael Tomson recalls when he became a Surfline believer.

News May 13, 2013
Special series: Looking back at 2009 and ahead to 2010

Special series: Looking back at 2009 and ahead to 2010

2009 has been a tough year for the industry. The previous belief that the action sport industry was “recession proof” has been busted and we all now know larger economic…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
SIMA announces 2012 Boot Camp Annual Pass

SIMA announces 2012 Boot Camp Annual Pass

Press Release:   2012 SIMA BOOT CAMP ANNUAL PASS   REGISTER NOW FOR A LIMITED TIME!    AN ANNUAL PASS SECURES YOUR COMPANY ONE SPOT AT ALL FOUR HALF-DAY BOOT…

News May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series