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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
The impacts of discounting, Day 2: The retail side

The impacts of discounting, Day 2: The retail side

Yesterday, I explored the issue of discounts this holiday season, how it impacts brands, and underlying issues that some believe are driving promotions in the industry. Today, retail analysts, experts…

Executive Edition 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

The changing consumer: The brand perspective

Yesterday, core store owners talked about changing consumer spending patterns. I asked: Are we seeing a cyclical downturn that will be followed by a rebound? Or is this the dawn…

Executive Edition 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
Money, money, money: Advice on how to get it and what types of companies are attracting investors

Money, money, money: Advice on how to get it and what types of companies are attracting investors

In Part II of our series assessing the outlook for consolidation, acquisitions and investments in 2009, I asked six experts what kind of action sports companies are attracting buyers, what…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series