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Economists' forecasts for 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012

Visibility into future economic performance is a hot topic these days, so I spoke with two economists to get their take on how long consumer spending will be in the…

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

The view on media changes from inside Surfing and Surfer magazines

Today, we wrap up our series on how marketing spending is changing the world of industry media with the view from inside two important lifestyle books. I talked with publishers…

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
What Active owed its landlords as of April 17

What Active owed its landlords as of April 17

Earlier this week, we posted a story about Active's bankruptcy including hundreds of action sports brands, media companies and team riders among its creditors. Today, we've compiled a list of…

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
Talking shop with The Closet owner Billy Stade

Talking shop with The Closet owner Billy Stade

I ate lunch the other day at Eat Chow with Billy Stade, the owner of The Closet. The restaurant is attached to The Closet store and complex in Costa Mesa,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Quiksilver presents surf festival in China

Quiksilver presents surf festival in China

Press Release:   Hainan Wanning Riyue Bay International Surfing Festival Presented by Quiksilver January 7, 2012 Wanning, Hainan Island, China   Local government authorities, surfers and sponsors joined the ISA…

News May 13, 2013
Retail sales trends show consumers trying to climb in many action sports nations

Retail sales trends show consumers trying to climb in many action sports nations

Retail sales around the globe continue to ride along what looks like a bumpy bottom to the global recession. Today, we're showing you the most recent national retail sales comps…

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