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Macy's announces executive changes

Press Release:   CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) today announced a series of changes to its senior executive leadership team:   Ron Klein, Macy’s chief stores officer, will retire effective…

News May 13, 2013
Vans introduces Stage 4

Vans introduces Stage 4

Press Release:   INTRODUCING THE VANS STAGE 4   Vans introduces the Stage 4, skateboarding’s first-ever vulcanized cupsole shoe design! Developed in four testing stages with Vans team riders Gilbert…

News May 13, 2013
Rip Curl re-signs Bethany Hamilton

Rip Curl re-signs Bethany Hamilton

Press Release:   Costa Mesa, USA (February 13, 2012): Rip Curl International announced today that the surfing brand has happily re-signed Hawaiian professional surfer and long-time team rider Bethany Hamilton.…

News May 13, 2013

Burton Star Wars Experience opens in Tahoe

Press Release:   SIERRA-AT-TAHOE® RESORT HOSTS GRAND OPENING OF YODA'S RIGLET PARK   SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – February 17, 2012 – Families, friends, Star Wars fans and snowboarders gathered…

News May 13, 2013
Sales tips from the masters: Laurent Vrignaud

Sales tips from the masters: Laurent Vrignaud

Yesterday, we wrote about Tom Holbrook's path to success inside Quiksilver. Today, we examine how Laurent Vrignaud climbed the ladder just as successfully as an outside sales rep. Laurent owns…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
GSI President on business, boards, Australia economy, more

GSI President on business, boards, Australia economy, more

A talk with Global Surf Industries' Mark Kelly about what’s new at GSI, the Australian economy, the hardgoods market, and the changing retail landscape.

News May 13, 2013
Leadership in challenging times: Day 1, CEOs

Leadership in challenging times: Day 1, CEOs

This year will be very challenging for businesses everywhere. So to kick off 2009, I thought it would be helpful to provide some constructive information that may help executives, managers…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
30th US Open kicks off Monday

30th US Open kicks off Monday

Press Release:   The 30th Anniversary of the US Open Snowboarding Championships Ramps up with Top Snowboarders and Entertainment   Burlington, VT (March 2, 2012) The landmark 30th anniversary of…

News May 13, 2013

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
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series