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Zumiez bids for Active Ride Shop; outlines big plans for chain

Zumiez bids for Active Ride Shop; outlines big plans for chain

Active Ride Shop wants to sell substantially all of its assets to a wholly owned subsidiary of Zumiez, Inc. called Active Acquisition, Inc., according to court records. Zumiez CFO Trevor…

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
Executive Comp: A closer look at CEO perks

Executive Comp: A closer look at CEO perks

In part III of our executive compensation series, we take a closer look at executive perks, including some surprisingly extensive benefits for some executives, including the CEOs of Timberland (owner…

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

Back-to-school report: overall sales trends at action sports retailers

Editor's note: This week, we talk with action sports retailers around the country about  back-to-school sales trends and strategies. Look for more coverage Tuesday and Wednesday from important industry retailers.…

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
Volcom's CFO gives investors upbeat news on the brand, industry

Volcom's CFO gives investors upbeat news on the brand, industry

Volcom CFO Doug Collier today gave a positive outlook on the brand, and on action sports business and participation, to investors gathered at the Thomas Weisel Partners 2009 Annual Consumer…

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
What Vans has learned after 1 year in China

What Vans has learned after 1 year in China

Vans opened its first store in China one year ago. Today, we ask Mitchell Whitaker, VF Corp.'s Director of Action Sports Asia, what Vans has learned in that year about…

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