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Brazil to host action sports show in September

Brazil to host action sports show in September

Press Release:   Florianopolis, Brazil- Second only to the United States as the world’s largest surf and skate market, Brazil is finally set to host an International Action Sports Trade Show.…

News May 13, 2013
Just how good is your customer service? Probably not as good as you think

Just how good is your customer service? Probably not as good as you think

Shop-Eat-Surf Retail Columnist I received a few responses to my column last month asking me to talk about customer service. From some of the responses I received, there seems to…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
OluKai introduces exclusive collection

OluKai introduces exclusive collection

Press Release:   INTRODUCING THE ALI'I COLLECTION: A COLLECTION OF PREMIUM MEN'S FOOTWEAR CELEBRATING THE ANCIENT HAWAIIAN ROYALS   OluKai's most exclusive product release to date, the Ali'i Collection is…

News May 13, 2013
Some good news in Australian consumer sentiment; not so in EU and US

Some good news in Australian consumer sentiment; not so in EU and US

We've been hearing lately that "flat is the new up," and the latest round of retail trade and consumer sentiment reports bring it home. In Europe, non-food retail trade remained…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Jeremy Jones on Jones Snowboards

Jeremy Jones on Jones Snowboards

We talked at SIA with professional snowboarder Jeremy Jones about his business, Jones Snowboards. Jones was unveiling its third season of boards at the show.

News May 13, 2013
The new consumer-protection law: View from inside a testing lab

The new consumer-protection law: View from inside a testing lab

In the second day of our series on the new consumer product safety rules and their impact on action sports brands, I talked to the operators of Applied Technical Services…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Billabong XXL nominees announced

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,…

News May 13, 2013
Consumer confidence up around the globe

Consumer confidence up around the globe

Consumer confidence is on the rebound around the globe, the latest surveys show. Every nation we checked shows a continued swing to positive consumer sentiment, though all remain at levels…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

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…

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