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Billabong XXL nominees announced

Press Release:   NEWPORT BEACH, CA - (March 29, 2012) - The nominees have just been announced for the 2012 Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards fueled by Monster Energy,…

Leadership in challenging times: Day 2, Managers

Yesterday, I focused on advice for navigating downturns for and from CEOs. Today, I focus on managers, with industry leaders sharing what they need from their managers in today's environment,…

Oakley Surf Shop Challenge kicks off April 6th

Press Release:   SURFER MAGAZINE¹S 2012 OAKLEY SURF SHOP CHALLENGE SERIES KICKS OFF APRIL 6 IN CARDIFF, CALIF.   Local Surf Shops Compete for a Trip to Bali for the $10,000…

European retail comps stable, but lower than expectations

The retail comps for December in Europe are in, and they show the impacts of a global recession playing out in the European Union. A silver lining for industry sales…

Astars collaborates with Young & Reckless

Press Release:   Alpinestars and Young & Reckless Launch Version 2.0 of Collaboration Series with Accompanying Online Contest   Following the success of the first collaboration in Spring 2011, Astars…

Looking for fashion clues at Urban Outfitters

Urban Outfitters stores are doing better than most in this environment, so I decided to dig a little deeper to find clues about what is working for them that other…

O'Neill introduces O'Neill 365

The new consumer-protection law: an interview with the Consumer Product Safety Commission

Action sports apparel companies are scrambling to understand, prepare and comply with a new consumer-safety law that requires testing of clothes and other products for lead and phthalates, which are…

Patagonia introduces new warm water wetsuit

Press Release:   Designed for Warmer Water, the New R1 Wetsuit is made with 2mm Limestone-Based Neoprene and is Lined with Recycled Polyester and Spandex – The Highest Recycled Content…