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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
West 49 CEO to brands: stop dumping inventory in Canada

West 49 CEO to brands: stop dumping inventory in Canada

This week, we take a closer look at the Canadian action sports market, an important territory for action sports brands. Today, we talk to the CEO of the largest action…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
SIMA Event Boot Camp photos and wrap

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
State of skate shoes – Converse

State of skate shoes – Converse

Converse Sales Manager Casey Rydzeski talks about Converse's strategy for its "Cons" core skate line, where the brand is growing and how the company is tweaking the shoes for skateboarders.…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Disney XD presents West 49 LRN2SK8 Tour

Disney XD presents West 49 LRN2SK8 Tour

Press Release:   WEST 49 LRN2SK8 TOUR PRESENTED BY DISNEY XD is back this summer bigger and better than ever. Learn to skateboard for FREE this summer.   BURLINGTON, ON…

News May 13, 2013

Get ready Europe: Hollister accelerating expansion

Plus, executives try to reconcile lower prices and discounts with aspirational brand stance; the company’s prediction for the promotional environment during holiday; and another Hollister flagship for NYC. Abercrombie &…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Coalision 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
West 49's new outlet strategy and more

West 49's new outlet strategy and more

Here is the most interesting news from West 49’s conference call this morning. Company executives discussed West 49’s outlet strategy, the tough juniors market, looking for “opportunity buys” from vendors,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
B4BC expands to East Coast and Canada

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
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series