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Action sports, outdoor brands lead VF’s growth

Action sports, outdoor brands lead VF’s growth

VF Corp.’s Outdoor & Action Sports Coalition brands – lead by the North Face and Vans – grew faster than the company as a whole, and surged to become the…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Ryderz Compound rebranding No Fear stores, expanding

Ryderz Compound rebranding No Fear stores, expanding

We asked President Eric Baker for an update on this new business that is targeting the moto, BMX and wakeboarding world.

News May 13, 2013
Moto Momentum: Brands and retailers see opportunity

Moto Momentum: Brands and retailers see opportunity

Editor's note: This is Part I in a three-part series on the growing Moto opportunity in action sports. Today, we examine the market and talk to action sports brands about…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
2012 Paddle for Humanity kicks off Friday

2012 Paddle for Humanity kicks off Friday

Press Release:   This year’s event is a 2 day happening starting with a social paddle and gathering on the roof of the Doheny Hilton Double Tree. The race will…

News May 13, 2013
Social Media Science: Brands share best practices

Social Media Science: Brands share best practices

Today, Vans, Sanuk, Hurley, 686, Fox, Rip Curl, Skullcandy and more share how they approach social media and what they've learned along the way. Tomorrow: what NOT to do.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Kaenon hosts 4th annual SUP For A Pup

Press Release:   Newport Beach, CA — May 2, 2012 —Kaenon, the Southern California-based eyewear brand, will host the fourth annual SUP For A Pup event to benefit A Wish…

News May 13, 2013
George Powell: Skate industry must fight back

George Powell: Skate industry must fight back

Powell exhorts the industry to work together to protect skateboarding from outsiders with public money who are pulling skateboarding apart "like buzzards shredding a carcass."

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Updated: Derek O'Neill out at Billabong

Updated: Derek O'Neill out at Billabong

Billabong replaces former CEO Derek O'Neill with a retail expert. North America President Paul Naude takes on expanded possibilities.

News May 13, 2013
Costa Rica store tour – with lots of photos

Costa Rica store tour – with lots of photos

In Part II of our Costa Rica report, Shelby Stanger visits several stores in different areas of the country to get a feeling of what is happening on the ground…

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