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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, 2013GSI 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, 2013Signs 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, 201330th 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, 2013Puerto 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, 2013Hurley 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, 2013RS 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, 2013Details 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, 2013Apparel 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…
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