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Real Retail: Hobie Surf Shops
Partner Jake Schwaner tells us about moving the Hobie store in Dana Point, why their business model works, and what brands and categories are most successful at Hobie stores.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Zumiez beats sales estimates – again
Comps by week for Zumiez in May and information about the best performing categories for one of the industry's most important retailers.
News May 13, 2013
A visit to a new Hurley shop-in-shop at PacSun
I stumbled upon one of PacSun's new shop-in-shop concepts this week. Wow, it's a big change from old PacSun stores.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Osiris announces skate contest in Amsterdam
Press Release:  OSIRIS SHOES IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE ITS INAUGURAL – THE OSIRIS EXPERIENCE SKATE CONTEST  Carlsbad, California June 4, 2012 – Osiris announces its inaugural - The…
News May 13, 2013
Paul Naude on West 49 acquisition
An interview with the Billabong North America president about the West 49 news today.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
West 49 Take the Cake announces roster
Press Release:  West 49 Take the Cake Presented by Cinnamon Pops® Announces Roster – and it’s Big! Confirmed riders include 2010 Take the Cake Winner, Torey Pudwill and fan…
News May 13, 2013
Vans President on the brand's success, growth strategies
An interview with Kevin Bailey, including video, about the action sports landscape, why Vans has been successful, and future growth strategies, including the snow opportunity.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Ron Jon to launch spring break Beach 'N Boards Fest
Press Release:  RON JON SURF SHOP BEACH ‘N BOARDS FEST TO DEBUT MARCH 6-10, 2013 IN COCOA BEACH  ECO-CONSCIOUS BOARD SPORTS, FILM AND MUSIC EVENT TO BE AN…
News May 13, 2013
Zumiez execs on economy, costs, junior's plans, acquisitions
Zumiez's top executives spoke at a retail conference in New York Wednesday and shared some interesting info, including one way brands may be able to gain share in its stores.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
