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The new consumer-protection law: an interview with the Consumer Product Safety Commission
Action sports apparel companies are scrambling to understand, prepare and comply with a new consumer-safety law that requires testing of clothes and other products for lead and phthalates, which are…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
SIMA Event Boot Camp photos and wrap
More than 30 surf manufacturing companies and retailers reported for duty at SIMA’s Event Planning and Management Boot Camp Wednesday.
News May 13, 2013
PacSun's new merchandising look and focus
Pacific Sunwear CEO Sally Frame Kasaks told the audience at an investors' conference last week that the company has broadened its focus beyond its surf and skate roots. Now, PacSun…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Disney XD presents West 49 LRN2SK8 Tour
Press Release: Â WEST 49 LRN2SK8 TOUR PRESENTED BY DISNEY XD is back this summer bigger and better than ever. Learn to skateboard for FREE this summer. Â BURLINGTON, ON…
News May 13, 2013The North Face's secrets to succeeding during a downturn
The North Face, along with Vans, has been a top-performing brand for VF Corp. during the recession, and I recently sat down with The North Face President Steve Rendle to…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Coalision acquires French underwear company Pull-in
Press Release:  Coalision Merges with French Brand Pull-in to Create $110M Lifestyle and Activewear Company  Isabelle Mille named Vice President, Retail and Marketing, Lolë and Pierre-Louis Lacoste named…
News May 13, 2013
ASR Report: Toms shoes growth plans for spring 2010
Differentiating yourself from the competition is a key to surviving the downturn, experts say. Toms shoes has definitely succeeded on that front. The three-year-old brand is growing fast, and has…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
B4BC expands to East Coast and Canada
Press Release:  16-Year Non-Profit Organization Officially Establishes Bi-Coastal and International Offices Due to Increased Demand for B4BC Programs and Outreach  Redondo Beach, Calif. (April 11, 2012) – After…
News May 13, 2013
State of Skate Shoes – C1RCA
C1RCA Vice President of Domestic Sales Phil Kennedy discusses growth, price points, and the possible return of a cupsole trend. Sales Overall we are flat invoiced, but sales are up…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
