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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
Sales tips from the masters: The retailers' perspective

Sales tips from the masters: The retailers' perspective

To complete our series on what makes a good sales rep, today we ask several store owners and partners  -  Richard O'Reilly of Spyder Surf, Bruce Cromartie of B.C. Surf…

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
Leadership in challenging times: Day 2, Managers

Leadership in challenging times: Day 2, Managers

Yesterday, I focused on advice for navigating downturns for and from CEOs. Today, I focus on managers, with industry leaders sharing what they need from their managers in today's environment,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Hurley leverages Phantom into technical jackets

Hurley leverages Phantom into technical jackets

Hurley is moving into technical jackets and we talked with VP of Innovation Bruce Moore to find out more about the first pieces to debut and where Hurley is headed.

News May 13, 2013
European retail comps stable, but lower than expectations

European retail comps stable, but lower than expectations

The retail comps for December in Europe are in, and they show the impacts of a global recession playing out in the European Union. A silver lining for industry sales…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Details about Dakine's outerwear line

Details about Dakine's outerwear line

We spoke with Dakine’s National Sales Manager Chico Bukovansky to find out more about Dakine’s new outerwear line, including which stores are picking it up.

News May 13, 2013

Looking for fashion clues at Urban Outfitters

Urban Outfitters stores are doing better than most in this environment, so I decided to dig a little deeper to find clues about what is working for them that other…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Mike Prickett partially paralyzed after accident

Mike Prickett partially paralyzed after accident

Press Release:   INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED UNDERWATER CINEMATOGRAPHER MIKE PRICKETT PARTIALLY PARALYZED IN TAHITI DIVE ACCIDENT  

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