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Vans co-founder passes away

Press Release:   Vans Co-Founder James Van Doren Passes at 72   Boston Native Joined Brother Paul, Gordon C. Lee and Serge Delia to Establish Orange County Company  

News May 13, 2013
Former Vans execs in U.S. and Canada start Urshuz

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, 2013
etnies and Adult Swim collaborate on new collection

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

Nike 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
Schillereff on new Element Emerald Collection

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
Industry turns out for Surfer Poll awards

Industry turns out for Surfer Poll awards

Industry executives and retailers attended the Surfer Poll awards last night at the Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore. We have photos from the evening.

News May 13, 2013
Photos from final day at Pipeline

Photos from final day at Pipeline

Behind the scenes photos from the final day of the Billabong Pipeline Masters on the North Shore of Hawaii.

News May 13, 2013
Billabong warns of weak sales trends, exploring strategic alternatives

Billabong warns of weak sales trends, exploring strategic alternatives

The company notified the market today that sales are weaker than expected, that its EBITDA growth would be lower than planned and that is was reviewing strategic alternatives.

News May 13, 2013
My favorite interviews and stories of 2011

My favorite interviews and stories of 2011

The end of the year usually means lots of "best of" lists. Here, I put together a short summary of my favorite interviews and stories and describe why I liked…

News May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series