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Rip Curl USA CEO on annual results, business trends, more

Rip Curl USA CEO on annual results, business trends, more

Kelly Gibson on the recently ended fiscal year, how the business has progressed since he took over six years ago, and why the industry might not be as big as…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Sessions Outerwear expands licensing in Japan

Press Release:   SESSIONS SIGNS LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH FUSION SESSIONS Outerwear Forms New Agreement with Japan   SANTA CRUZ, California (September 10, 2012) - SESSIONS Outerwear, one of the most…

News May 13, 2013
Mervin GM on surf, snow, skate strategies

Mervin GM on surf, snow, skate strategies

Ryan Hollis updates us on how business is going in three key areas for Lib Tech – the new surfboards, snowboards orders, and a new skateboard strategy.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Back to school season boosts August retail sales

Press Release:   Solid Back-to-School Season Gives Modest Boost to August Retail Sales   WASHINGTON, September 14, 2012 – Coming off a solid back-to-school shopping season, retailers posted positive sales…

News May 13, 2013
Sullen's refreshing approach to growth

Sullen's refreshing approach to growth

Ryan Smith and Jeremy Hanna on how they survived the troubling economic times as a young brand, where growth is coming from, future plans, their ultimate revenue target, more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Sock It to Me partners with NRI

Sock It to Me partners with NRI

Press Release:   Sock It to Me expands Canadian presence – partners with NRI Distribution Sock It to Me (Portland, Oregon) – the fun, delightful and creative socks company -…

News May 13, 2013
Hawaii – RVCA moving up, PacSun diversity, more

Hawaii – RVCA moving up, PacSun diversity, more

What I saw at stores in Waikiki - RVCA rise, PacSun racial diversity, Zumiez's sales, Ugg demand, Quiksilver expansion, Macy's all in, where I found the nicest staffs, more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Stokes Me 30 day challenge under way

Stokes Me 30 day challenge under way

Press Release:   Stokes Me 30-Day Fundraising Challenge Surfers Helping Humans to Raise Funds for 10 Humanitarian Causes   ALISO VIEJO, Calif. (October 1, 2012) — The Stokes Me Challenge…

News May 13, 2013
Electric on major brand revamp, watches, helmets

Electric on major brand revamp, watches, helmets

A talk with Electric leaders about major changes at the brand including a new logo, moving into watches and helmets, its refined brand strategy, decoupling from Volcom, more.

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