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Vans co-founder passes away
Press Release: Â Vans Co-Founder James Van Doren Passes at 72 Â Boston Native Joined Brother Paul, Gordon C. Lee and Serge Delia to Establish Orange County Company Â
News May 13, 2013
Money, money, money: The outlook for consolidation, investment and acquisition in 2009
Money is on everybody's minds. Some brands need it, banks have tightened lending standards, and companies with extra cash on hand are holding onto it because of the turbulent economy.…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Former Vans execs in U.S. and Canada start Urshuz
Former Vans executives from the U.S. and Canada have created shoe styles that have interchangeable uppers and bottoms. Urshuz is targeting the self-expressive generation.
News May 13, 2013How snow retailers and manufacturers are ordering and planning next season
In Day 2 of our snow report, retailers and manufacturers share how they are planning business for next year. To read Day 1, click here. Retailers Bruce Cromartie Bruce Cromartie…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
etnies and Adult Swim collaborate on new collection
Press Release:  etnies and Adult Swim Launch Footwear and Apparel Collaboration  Inspired by Adult Swim Characters and Designed by Its Artists, this Second Collection Hits Retail for the…
News May 13, 2013
Active sale on table – a familiar name may be bidding
A key hearing in the Active bankruptcy case scheduled for May 4 was postponed until May 14 after Active attorneys asked for the delay as the company reviews options for…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Nike reports increase in quarterly dividend
Press Release:  NIKE, Inc. Announces 16 Percent Increase in Quarterly Dividend  BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly…
News May 13, 2013
Deals spur a rebound in tourist travel, but a drop in spending
Updated at 3pm with new charts and data for Hawaii. May results were released today after we published this post. Tourist traffic in four key markets important to action sports…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Schillereff on new Element Emerald Collection
We talk with Element Founder Johnny Schillereff about Element’s new Emerald Collection, which targets a sophisticated shopper with an eco-friendly yet fashionable mindset.
News May 13, 2013
