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Money, money, money: Advice on how to get it and what types of companies are attracting investors

Money, money, money: Advice on how to get it and what types of companies are attracting investors

In Part II of our series assessing the outlook for consolidation, acquisitions and investments in 2009, I asked six experts what kind of action sports companies are attracting buyers, what…

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
Signs of stability in retail sales and port volume data

Signs of stability in retail sales and port volume data

Have we reached a bottom in the global economic downturn? A few signs indicate the answer is "maybe." Signs of stability show up in five different data sets that track…

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
Puerto Rico retailer Bora Bora files Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Puerto Rico retailer Bora Bora files Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Another action sports retailer has filed for bankruptcy protection. Puerto Rico-based Bora Bora Inc., an important account with four stores on the island, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Wednesday,…

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

RS by Sheckler, Rusty and Third Rail by Zoo York arrive at JC Penney

Photos of the new arrivals, plus other action sports brands and copycats at the mall. And, a jaw-dropping sale at PacSun. Fall goods are beginning to trickle into stores so…

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
Apparel wholesale prices hold up while wholesale inventories and retail sales hold the bottom

Apparel wholesale prices hold up while wholesale inventories and retail sales hold the bottom

Our latest survey of economic indicators shows that the U.S. economy continues to hold the bottom, mixing in enticing tidbits of good news with occasional disappointments. Today, I put together…

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