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The Ascent: Saucony Chief Marketing Officer Wendy Kula

Wendy Kula, the former Nike executive now serving as Chief Marketing Officer at Saucony, on leadership, accountability, creative courage and how she approaches long-term brand building.

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Is Surf Back? Four Executives on the Momentum Building in the Industry

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T&C Surf’s Ryan Sugihara on Running a 55-Year-Old Brand in a Changed Industry

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Tilly’s Turnaround: Inside the Overhaul Driving Its Recovery

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HIC CEO Leigh Tonai Talks Surf Industry Consolidation, Business Trends, Brand Loyalty and More

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Still time to sign up for Orange County meeting for fashion industry HR managers on Jan. 24

Still time to sign up for Orange County meeting for fashion industry HR managers on Jan. 24

Press release:   The California Fashion Association implements the Fashion Industry Human Resource Association ('FIHRA'): an organization for the Human Resource Managers of manufacturing, distribution, and retailing groups within the…

News May 13, 2013
Surfer Gabe Kling joins team Katin USA

Surfer Gabe Kling joins team Katin USA

Press release:   Rancho Dominguez, Calif., January 15, 2012. Katin USA is proud to announce our newest surf team member Gabe Kling. A native of St. Augustine, Fla., Kling will…

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POW Gloves and Spacecraft Collective to join forces

POW Gloves and Spacecraft Collective to join forces

Press release:   POW Inc. CEO Greg Danielson announced today that Seattle based brands POW Gloves and Spacecraft Collective will be joining forces.   Danielson, recently appointed CEO of POW…

News May 13, 2013
Jones Snowboards strategy: Keep it simple

Jones Snowboards strategy: Keep it simple

A talk with Global Brand Director Chad Perrin about what's new with Jones, the brand's special program for key retailers and his view of the state of the snowboard industry.

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez Q4 turns out better than expected

Zumiez Q4 turns out better than expected

Zumiez turns in a better than expected performance in Q4 and as a result, raises its earnings guidance. A breakdown of what worked in January, sales per week.

News May 13, 2013
OluKai employees earn their way to Ho'olaule'a by giving back to the community

OluKai employees earn their way to Ho'olaule'a by giving back to the community

Press release:   February 11, 2013, Orange County, CA-- In preparation for OluKai’s 5th Annual Ho’olaule’a, the company is offering its employees an opportunity to attend the event compliments of…

News May 13, 2013

The National Scholastic Skateboarding League announces Tilly's return as title sponsor for the 2013 season

Press release:  NEWPORT BEACH, CA (February 19, 2013) – The National Scholastic Skateboarding League (NSSL) is pleased to announces that Tilly’s, a leading U.S. action sports retailer based out of…

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Craig Stevenson departing from Quiksilver

Craig Stevenson departing from Quiksilver

Quiksilver announced this afternoon that another key executive and company officer is leaving the company.

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Armourdillo Belt Co. website goes live

Armourdillo Belt Co. website goes live

Press release:  

News May 13, 2013

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