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Talking with Reggie Barnes of Eastern Skate Supply

Talking with Reggie Barnes of Eastern Skate Supply

At Surf Expo, we got a chance to catch up with ESS Owner Reggie Barnes and Sales Manager Jocelyne Tracy about the state of skateboards.

News May 13, 2013

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

Around the world, some optimism amid general consumer pessimism

Like Americans, consumers around the globe are pessimistic, but in some regions they appear to be gaining confidence. Today we take a look at the consumer-sentiment indexes for three nations…

Executive Edition 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

New data show an uptick in consumer sentiment and a forecast for positive comps in the second half

If you're looking for good news wherever you can find it, today's consumer sentiment data from Reuters and the University of Michigan has a couple of tidbits. And there's a…

Executive Edition 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
Store tour, spring 2009 – a look at merchandise, pricing and more

Store tour, spring 2009 – a look at merchandise, pricing and more

Editor's note: I corrected the story to reflect that I visited Identity Board Shop in Long Beach, not Utility Board Shop. I apologize for mixing up the store names.  I…

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