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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
State of skate shoes – Ipath
Today in our skate shoe series, Ipath Global Sales Director Pepe Landa discusses sales, international growth, widening Ipath's price points and his methods for encouraging prebooks. Sales Sales have been…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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, 2013Nordstrom execs on spring buying plans, Calif. and more
Here are some more details about Nordstrom’s business in the third quarter from its earnings conference call. Executives shared some interesting thoughts about the changing consumer, business on the West…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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
Photos and recap of the Executive Roundtable with PacSun CEO Gary Schoenfeld
New Pacific Sunwear CEO Gary Schoenfeld talked candidly for more than an hour Tuesday about his belief and passion for action sports brands, his commitment to working more closely with…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Rossignol announces new Snowboard Manager
Press Release:  The Rossignol Group announced it has hired Tom Lebsack as its Snowboard Division Manager for the US market.  “Tom’s dedication, work ethic, experience and passion for…
News May 13, 2013
Looking back and ahead: PT Townend
Industry leader and consultant Peter "PT" Townend predicts more detoxing for 2010 but also sees some new brands taking advantage of the changed environment. What’s the biggest impact the recession…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013SIA: November sales strong, snowless December a worry
Press Release:  SIA Releases November 2011 Data November Sales Strong; Snowless December Does Not Bode as Well  WASHINGTON, DC. (January 9, 2011) - SnowSports Industries America (SIA) and…
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