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Retail check: a survey of four independent retailers around the country

Retail check: a survey of four independent retailers around the country

Given that spring is here, I thought it would be a good time to check in with some independent retailers to see how business is going and how they are…

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
U.S. retail sales slip in April, plus consumer sentiment, port volume and CFO survey results

U.S. retail sales slip in April, plus consumer sentiment, port volume and CFO survey results

U.S. retail sales slumped in April, dropping by -.4 percent compared to March -- and  by -10.1 percent compared to April 2008, the U.S. Commerce Dept. reported today. Those sales…

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
Executive Comp: What CEOs of action sports, apparel and retail companies made last year

Executive Comp: What CEOs of action sports, apparel and retail companies made last year

A lot of readers responded to an earlier story I wrote about the modest salary by public company standards of Zumiez CEO Rick Brooks and the company's egalitarian executive compensation…

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
Black Box Distribution owners on their new partnership, the recession, Insight, Crossroads and the future

Black Box Distribution owners on their new partnership, the recession, Insight, Crossroads and the future

I drove to Carlsbad this month to meet with Jamie Thomas and Frank Messman of Black Box Distribution to find out more about what is happening with the company. Black…

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
Nike president discusses action sports performance and strategy

Nike president discusses action sports performance and strategy

Here is a more detailed report from Nike's earnings report and conference call this afternoon, including detailed comments from Nike executives about the performance and strategy of Nike's action sports…

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